From emerging tech to evolving regulations, we work alongside our clients to anticipate what’s next—and prepare for it. Whether you’re developing next-gen platforms, managing risk across borders, or expanding through strategic transactions, we’re committed to helping you stay ahead. We support global players and ambitious disruptors alike—collaborating with leading A&D companies, middle-market innovators, startups, investors, and financial institutions. Whether you’re launching new ventures, entering new markets, or responding to geopolitical shifts, we understand what’s at stake and tailor our advice to meet your goals.
Our global team is deeply immersed in the strategic, commercial, and technological developments shaping the A&D sector. With a presence across key markets, we provide seamless, cross-border support that anticipates your challenges and unlocks emerging opportunities. Whether it’s navigating complex regulatory landscapes, driving transactions, or managing disputes, our sector-focused approach ensures momentum is never lost.
We advise a broad range of industry players—from global defense contractors and aerospace manufacturers to emerging tech companies, investment banks, and private equity investors. Whether your focus is on building aircraft and satellite systems, advancing defense technologies, or securing critical supply chains, we’re here to help you deliver on your objectives with clarity and confidence.
Together with our clients, we are tackling the sector’s most pressing issues—from tightening governmental cost pressures and evolving compliance obligations to the realities of operating within intricate, international supply chains. Our team brings not only legal precision but also a strategic understanding of how your business operates and how the sector is moving forward.
And when challenges arise, our investigations and litigation teams are ready to act quickly. With deep experience across some of the world’s most complex legal environments, we help resolve disputes and regulatory issues efficiently—minimizing disruption and protecting what matters most to your business.
For a comprehensive overview of our global capabilities across key practice areas in the aerospace and defense sector, please refer to our Global A&D capabilities document.
Advising Europe’s leading defence technology company Helsing on its acquisition of Bavarian aircraft manufacturer Grob Aircraft SE from H3 Aerospace GmbH & Co KG.
Advising Airbus on its acquisition of Aerovel and Aerovel’s unmanned aerial system, Flexrotor, designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions at sea and over land.
Advising Rolls Royce Submarines on a landmark £9 billion contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to power the next generations of the nuclear submarines for the UK Royal Navy.
Advising Lockheed Martin on its US $450 million acquisition of Terran Orbital, a global leader of satellite-based solutions primarily supporting the aerospace and defense industries.
Advising National Space Company, a Public Investment Fund-owned company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial space services provider, on its pending acquisition of UP42 GmbH, a next-generation earth observation digital platform, from Airbus Defence and Space GmbH.
Advising Redwire Corporation, a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, on its acquisition of Hera Systems, Inc., a privately held spacecraft development company focused on developing a new class of high-performance spacecraft to support the evolving requirements for national security missions.
Performing internal investigation in 35+ countries on 5 continents. Managing subsequent interactions and negotiations with governmental investigating authorities.
Assisting A&D companies to classify commodities, technology, and software under the EAR and ITAR. Seeking formal classification rulings from U.S. Departments of Commerce and State.
Representing a leading launch vehicle provider in bid protest litigation involving a multibillion-dollar contract for national security space satellites.
Advising defense contractors and critical infrastructure owners on utilizing cyber threat information sharing programs.
Defending bid protest litigation involving a US$1.5bn, 10-year contract for management and operation of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
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