Defense & Aerospace

Decades of close cooperation with government institutions, the military, and the defense and aerospace industry.

Advise to the full spectrum of the defense and aerospace sector – from global system integrators, OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, communication and logistics providers, operators and all other kind of specialized mid-sized enterprises to innovative international start-ups, investors, and public authorities.

Comprehensive know-how across all defense and aerospace domains: Air, land, and naval systems – including tanks, armored vehicles, naval and coastguard vessels, satellites, and unmanned aerial systems. Software-driven solutions such as artificial intelligence, unmanned technologies, and data platforms. Space and satellite applications with a focus on secure communications. Frequence allocation. Registry of space objects.

Major government programs. Mission-critical assets. Homeland security. Complex regulated procurements. Involvement of the domestic industry. 

M&A. Strategic investments. Carve-outs. Joint ventures. Cooperations. Public-private partnerships (PPP). Conversion of production capacities. Tax structuring. State emergency access and control rights. Antitrust and merger control. Investment screening. Foreign Subsidies Regulation. Mandatory reporting in the defense sector.

Export control. Foreign trade law. Goods classification. Usage control. Sanctions compliance. Investment review for foreign participation.

Tender procedures. Bid evaluations. Review processes. Price audits. LSP calculations: Offset arrangements.

Planning, construction, and operation of defense-related infrastructure – including PPP models.

Identification and management of suitable funding programs. Partnerships with leading research institutions.

Tailored compliance systems. Conformity assessments. Risk management. Security clearance processes. Classified project protection. Defense-grade IT accreditation. Security Aspects Letters.

Critical infrastructure systems. Digital security frameworks. Data protection. Incident management. System hardening. Regulatory compliance.

Development and deployment of autonomous technologies and artificial intelligence. Advisory on regulation, liability, and ethical standards.