Defence and Security is a key area of expertise at Magnusson. With extensive knowledge of this highly regulated sector, we combine specialist regulatory advice with comprehensive transactional and M&A support.
We act for a broad range of clients, including global defence companies, security technology groups, listed corporations, municipalities, and state-owned enterprises.
Our multi-disciplinary team advises on complex cross-border matters, sensitive procurements, intellectual property protection and licensing, and regulatory issues involving protective security, foreign direct investment (FDI), foreign subsidies (FSR), export control, permits, and sanctions. We also support clients with environmental permitting, cybersecurity compliance, technology transfer agreements, and dispute resolution.
OUR EXPERTISE IN DEFENCE AND SECURITY
- M&A transactions, investments, acquisitions, and share issues within the defence and security industry
- Public procurement in sensitive and politically complex contexts
- Regulatory and compliance advice, including protective security, FDI, FSR, export control, permits, and sanctions
- Intellectual property considerations, agreements, and strategies in defence and security contexts
- IT and technology transfer agreements and licensing in regulated sectors
- Cybersecurity legal frameworks and compliance
- Environmental law – permitting and supervisory matters
- Dispute resolution and litigation
- Ongoing legal and strategic advisory to leading defence and security companies
