We prioritise a sector-led approach integrating our practice areas and offices to combine local expertise with knowledge of international best practice.

We regularly advise leading financial institutions, investors, corporates and regulatory authorities in the following areas: Bank Lending & Acquisition Finance; Debt & Equity Capital Markets; Project Finance/PPPs; Export Credit; Asset Finance; Securitisation and Structured Finance; Derivatives; Financial Regulatory; Financial Restructurings.

We regularly represent clients in disputes within the sector that carry significant commercial, operational or reputational risk.

From contractual disputes and procurement challenges to regulatory investigations and cross-border enforcement actions, we bring deep sector knowledge and strategic insight to matters of critical importance to clients operating in the defense and national security space.

Cases frequently involve classified information and military secrets.

We are a specialist team advising on all aspects of European and national public procurement law, with extensive expertise in guiding clients through the complexities of public contract regulations and structuring procurement transactions.

Beyond advisory services, we have significant experience representing clients in disputes related to the awarding of public contracts before courts, the European Commission, and national agencies, including pursuing injunctive relief and managing bid challenges to protect our clients’ interests in highly regulated defence procurement environments.

The defence sector operates under some of the most stringent regulatory standards and political scrutiny of any industry.

We provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of export control, sanctions, and regulatory clearances, helping our clients navigate these complex and often sensitive areas with confidence.

Our team offers deep expertise in defence export compliance under key legal frameworks, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). We also regularly advise on CFIUS reviews, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) process, Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) mitigation strategies, and legal considerations surrounding the acquisition of private assets by foreign entities.

We stay ahead of regulatory developments in the defence sector, particularly in areas like cybersecurity and supporting clients in navigating emerging technologies, new industry sectors, and evolving regulatory frameworks.

Cybersecurity is a significant legal risk in the defence industry. We provide guidance on rapidly evolving global regimes, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation, the New York Department of Financial Services cybersecurity rules, Singapore’s Cybersecurity Act, China’s Cybersecurity Law, and others.

Our cross-practice global tech team regularly advises defence clients on key emerging issues, including intellectual property, data use and transfer, the development and application of artificial intelligence in defence, blockchain in supply chains, data privacy, and cybersecurity.