The aerospace & defence sector is both a regionally focused and a global enterprise.
With extensive technology and manufacturing sector expertise that stretches across the Atlantic and closer to home, Womble Bond Dickinson is ideally placed to provide support on even the most complex of cross-border projects. Our team includes highly experienced lawyers in the US.
We provide the full spectrum of legal services to the aerospace & defence industry but are particularly sought after for our counsel on regulatory matters (including anti-corruption & export control), export sales & bidding, intellectual property & technology, defence procurement, supply chain management and corporate transactions.
As part of our commitment to security and delivering top-quality client service, many of our lawyers possess security clearance and have previous in-house experience, as well as being deeply involved in the aerospace and defence sector outside of their client engagements. We count the UK DEFCON Working Group and engagement in trade associations such as ADS as part of our roster of memberships.
What we do
NDAs, heads of terms, support agreements and maintenance contracts
Regulatory requirements, operating permits and HSE issues
Real Estate
Export Control (US/UK)
Project finance, banking facilities and tax considerations
Anti-Bribery and Corruption
Ownership of technology and IP rights
Shared Data Environments and Data Licensing
Infrastructure and Construction
Operating systems and cyber security
Recruitment, redeployment or redundancies
DEFCONs & DSPCR
Procurement and sales contracts, logistics agreements and international trade
Mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructuring
Examples of work
Supplier framework agreements for a defence consultancy business
Due diligence and restructuring work for a defence company
Support to an overseas agreement for the provision of warship parts
The global nature of the aerospace and defence industry means you’ll need legal insight from international experts as well as regional specialists. That’s where we come in and where you can benefit from our extensive technology and manufacturing expertise that stretches across the Atlantic, from our highly experienced UK team to our equally knowledgeable US colleagues.
Our plain-talking approach means nothing gets lost in translation, while bags of industry know-how ensures you can rely on the strength and depth of our teams to simplify even the most complex of cross-border projects.
If you’re looking for advice from experienced defence and security sector lawyers on key issues such as NDAs and regulation or intellectual property and corporate transactions, our expert teams offer the full spectrum of legal services. You’ll also have access to best practice in defence contracts and defence procurement.
When commercial sensitivity and confidentiality are imperative, you’ll be reassured that many of our lawyers already have security clearance as well as many years of in-house defence experience.
Your team
Your aerospace & defence team
In a constantly evolving industry, we’ll help you stay ahead of the emerging legal battlegrounds by keeping our eyes and ears to the ground. This means playing an active role in aerospace and defence trade associations, such as ADS, and engaging with working groups concerning defence contracting policy and terms.
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Supplier framework agreements for a defence consultancy business
Due diligence and restructuring work for a defence company
Support to an overseas agreement for the provision of warship parts
Advising on defence logistics, including in connection with ongoing developments to the trading environment such as the impact of sanctions and export control
Supporting international growth, aiding overseas clients with UK ventures, and guiding UK clients as they chase export opportunities in new markets.
Testimonials
"The firm is also a popular choice with clients hailing from the public, aerospace, and defence sectors."
Legal 500 2024 (TMT, South West)
"Outstanding knowledge of defence and government contracts as well as trade control matters. Strong presence in general commercial contracting."
Legal 500 2023 (Commercial Contracts, London)
"Stephen Anderson – excellent technically with a strong specialism in defence."
Legal 500 2023
"Womble Bond Dickinson, and particularly Stephen, have supported Engage Technical Solutions in the development of a full suite of ‘Supplier Ts & Cs’. This has been a lengthy process that would not have been possible without Stephen's expertise in our particularly tricky industry. Stephen has provided excellent support in his speciality area, but has been more than happy to go and find the information or expert that we needed for any other legal issues arising. WBD has provided an excellent service and everyone conducts themselves in a professional yet friendly manner. I would not hesitate in recommending them."
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