Defence and security

Over years of cooperation with the security and defence forces, manufacturers of weapons and defence equipment, and public authorities, we have developed unique expertise and a deep understanding of the regulatory framework, industry-specific legal requirements, and the evolving needs of the defence tech sector.

We deliver tailored solutions in analytics, structuring, scaling, and legal protection of your companies, products, and personnel, with the goal of enabling rapid and high-quality technological advancement across the defence industry.

SERVICES

Legal support for R&D – Legal support for R&D covers the development of NDA policies, IP audits, and advisory services related to non-compete arrangements. The support also includes certification and verification of compliance with technical standards and safety requirements. A separate sub-practice focuses on certification of equipment and operators in the field of demining activities.

Corporate structuring and enhancement of investment attractiveness for defence tech companies – Comprehensive support for the corporate structuring of defence tech companies aimed at establishing an efficient organisational and legal framework and enhancing investment attractiveness. This includes the development of investment attraction models and legal support during negotiations with investors.

Compliance for military and dual-use goods and services – Comprehensive legal analysis of products and counterparties aimed at ensuring compliance with export control and sanctions regulations. This includes classification of products and services as military or dual-use items, as well as thorough due diligence of counterparties with respect to sanctions exposure, connections with aggressor states, legal standing, financial stability, and litigation history.

Construction and production setup – Legal support for the establishment and launch of production facilities covering key aspects of construction and operational setup of newly established enterprises. This includes conducting legal due diligence, support for transactions involving land plots and real estate, regulatory advice on urban planning requirements and compliance with construction standards, as well as drafting and review of construction-related agreements.

Support for the negotiation and execution of agreements – Covers the full cycle of contractual work related to the supply and commercialisation of products. This includes obtaining permits for the import of dual-use goods, preparation and review of contracts and ancillary agreements, support for the procurement, importation, and delivery of raw materials and components, as well as legal assessment of the implementation of previously concluded arrangements.

Operational support – Legal support for the operational activities of defence tech enterprises aimed at ensuring business continuity and compliance with specialised regulatory requirements under martial law. Such support includes:

• regulatory compliance of the company’s operations;
• organisation of employee military record management;
• support in obtaining critical enterprise status for the needs of the Armed Forces;
• support in obtaining Defence City residency;
• obtaining permits for the establishment of private air defence units;
• legal support for business relocation.