Travers Smith has been working in the defence and security sector for many years and has significant experience advising clients operating in the sector, including multinational corporations and government-linked entities.
We regularly advise on sensitive cross-border transactions, capital raisings, sustainability, compliance with the National Security and Investment Act, and engagements involving dual-use technologies and critical infrastructure. Our lawyers routinely navigate complex regulatory environments, including export controls, sanctions, licensing regimes, industry specific accreditations and national security considerations (including, but not limited to, facility security clearance requirements).
With deep expertise in dual-use technologies, ESG considerations in defence investing, and evolving NATO-aligned regulations, our lawyers bring extensive experience advising funds and investors on risk, compliance, and ethical issues in defence-related ventures, as well as supporting sponsors in raising capital for defence investments.
We have acted on high-value transactions involving sensitive technologies, nuclear materials and dual-use goods, supporting clients on structuring, compliance, procurement and intellectual property matters. We also have an in-depth understanding of the UK Ministry of Defence vetting process along with its contracting approach and style of working.
