Payal Nanavati

Payal’s practice covers a wide range of investigation, counseling, and litigation matters for companies in the government contracts and health care industries. She advises and advocates for government contractors and health care entities facing government investigations or high stakes litigation, with a particular focus on the False Claims Act, which is a heightened risk for members of both industries. Payal also helps clients conduct internal investigations and strategically navigate regulatory inquiries, civil investigative demands, and subpoenas issued by federal and state agencies. In addition to her investigations practice, Payal regularly litigates high-value disputes between government contractors and the U.S. government under the Contract Disputes Act. Payal also conducts compliance reviews and proposes enhancements of compliance programs for health care entities, contractors, or grant recipients.

Payal is a co-host of Crowell & Moring’s health care podcast, Payers, Providers, and Patients – Oh My!, which covers legal and regulatory issues that affect health care entities’ in-house counsel, executives, and investors.

Payal’s pro bono representations include clients seeking asylum or legal immigration status under the Violence Against Women Act.