In a city fueled by U.S. government money, Crowell & Moring partner Peter Eyre is working to ensure businesses can grab some of Washington’s cash.

During his nine years at Crowell, Eyre has advised companies that hold contracts for defense, health care and other matters on the risks, regulations and benefits of contracting with the federal government. He counseled Madison Dearborn Partners on government contracts in its $200 million acquisition this year of LGS Innovations LLC from Alcatel-Lucent.