Defence, Security & Space

Legal Expertise for a High-Stakes Sector

The defence, security and space industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by advanced technologies, growing demands for critical infrastructure, and an increasingly complex (European) regulatory landscape. In this high-stakes environment, legal certainty and strategic guidance are essential.

We assist public and private stakeholders in navigating these challenges with tailored legal solutions, combining deep sector knowledge with multidisciplinary expertise.

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Our Approach

Our work builds on the firm’s strengths in public law, public procurement and PPPs, regulatory compliance, (defence) technology, energy, innovation, intellectual property, and M&A. This unique combination enables us to address projects that often involve cross-cutting and highly technical legal issues.

 

Our Expertise

Procurement & Regulatory
  • Defence, security and space procurement under the applicable Belgian and EU legal framework, including specific procedures and confidentiality requirements.
  • Belgian and EU regulatory frameworks: export control (dual-use), compliance, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rules, data governance, and environmental/urban planning for strategic installations.
Corporate & Transactions
  • Structuring sensitive projects: acquisitions, maintenance, equipment modernisation, industrial partnerships, technology transfer agreements, and R&D contracts.
  • Investments in defence technologies, joint ventures, financing agreements, sector-specific due diligence, and IP protection for innovative companies.
Technology & Innovation
  • Projects involving dual-use technologies, including hydrogen, AI, connected systems, cybersecurity, and critical data management.
Risk & Litigation
  • Legal and contractual risk assessment with a focus on regulatory compliance.
  • Procurement challenges, contractual disputes, compliance audits, and liability issues involving public bodies and industrial operators.

 

Our Team

Our team provides rigorous, multidisciplinary support in a sector where technological innovation, security, and legal stability are crucial.

Lawyers

Steven Callens
Steven
Callens
Partner
Emmanuel Cornu
Emmanuel
Cornu
Partner
Philippe De Prez
Philippe
De Prez
Partner
Laura Grauer
Laura
Grauer
Counsel
Sander Van Loock
Sander
Van Loock
Senior Associate
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