In assisting clients affected by government regulation, there is no substitute for experience and integrity. Lawyers and decision makers at the agencies that regulate our clients know us, both as hardworking colleagues and principled adversaries. Many HMS lawyers have worked in government in the past. We understand regulators concerns. We also seek to understand our clients businesses, which enables us to provide useful strategic advice, effective representation in litigation and appeals, and practical assistance in resolving enforcement matters and disputes. Our goal as lawyers is to help our clients meet their business goals effectively, efficiently, and at the lowest cost.