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We work with leading defense companies, government bodies and regulators on a wide range of legal services that are unique to the sector.

Our global defense sector group covers all key markets around the world. We have a complete understanding of the industry’s challenges and opportunities, and combine detailed knowledge of the sector with deep technical skills in areas such as M&A, regulatory and antitrust, IP, cyber and AI.

Defense companies face change driven by new technologies, evolving business models, cyber threats, export controls, geopolitical disruptions, and significant regulatory and public/ESG scrutiny. 

We guide and support governments and private sector defense clients through their complex transformations by adeptly navigating all legal and commercial challenges that arise, including transactional, regulatory, investigation and litigation work.  

The areas we cover include, among others, M&A, including combinations and divestments, FDI, sanctions, antitrust, cyber, IP/AI, tech collaboration and corporate ventures, ESG, dispute resolution, shareholder and NGO activism, and risk and crisis management. We have great experience in navigating the (cross-border) distribution of sensitive technology in compliance with international regulations.

We have a long history of successful delivery within this specialised domain. Working with us is a strategic alliance that promises not only legal acumen but a profound understanding of the defense sector's complexities.

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Beth Georgeパートナー
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Brock Dahlパートナー
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Piers Prichard Jonesパートナー
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Deborah JanssensPartner, Global Co-Head of Industrials
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Jun 27 2025
Defence Tech M&A – Key Legal Insights in a High Stakes Market
This blog provides a high-level overview of legal due diligence considerations for investors considering investing in the defence...
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Armed for opportunity: navigating investment and compliance in the Dutch defence sector
While public defence spending is set to rise significantly, increased private sector involvement is also being encouraged. In this blog,...
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Jun 24 2025
Roadmap for EU Defence Consolidation: Guidance on M&A and State aid in the EU Commission’s Defence Readiness Omnibus
The European Commission (EC) recently unveiled its Defence Readiness Omnibus (the Omnibus), an initiative designed to reduce regulatory...
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Jun 6 2025
The UK’s Strategic Defence Review 2025: Risks, Readiness & Regulatory considerations
In the context of increasing global instability the UK’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR), published this week, highlights the UK...
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Apr 29 2025
New EU Regulation on defence-related investments - EU opens up additional funds for defence investments
Last week, the European Commission (EC) published its draft proposal for a Regulation aimed at incentivising defence-related investments...
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Mar 24 2025
REARM Europe: Antitrust considerations following the White Paper on Defence
Europe finds itself at a pivotal moment, simultaneously affected by both war and an international order undergoing significant change. ...
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Sep 18 2024
The European Defence Industry Programme: key takeaways for businesses
The defence sector has never been more important for the European Union. The war in Ukraine has led to a heightened sense of urgency...
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