Defence & Security

Navigating complexity in a high-stakes industry.

The defence and security sectors operate within some of the world’s most highly regulated and politically sensitive environments. Rapid technological developments, evolving global threats and increasingly stringent national security laws create a challenging landscape for businesses in this space. Whether you are a defence contractor or subcontractor, technology researcher or provider or investor, ensuring compliance while seizing market opportunities requires legal experts that understands both the regulatory framework and the industry itself.

At Delphi, we bring genuine legal and industry insight to clients operating in the defence security area. We are not just a legal advisor – we are a strategic partner for companies navigating one of the world’s most scrutinized and rapidly evolving industries.

Whether you are expanding into new markets, securing government contracts or adapting to shifting regulatory landscapes, our multidisciplinary team brings together deep regulatory expertise, industry insight and commercial awareness. We advise our clients to navigate the formal complexities of defence, security and emerging technologies while safeguarding commercial interests.

Our services in defense and security law:

• Public and Government Contracts & Defence Procurement – Advising on complex procurement processes, negotiating contracts with public and government entities, and ensuring compliance with defence acquisition regulations and other aspects of the long term dimensions of such contracts.
• Export Controls & Trade – Helping clients comply with export control regimes such as the EU dual-use regulation, the Swedish Military Equipment Act, affecting defence-related products and technologies.
• Foreign Direct Investments & Regulatory Approvals – Assisting with foreign direct investment (FDI) screening and other regulatory approvals for sensitive transactions.
• Security, cybersecurity & Data Protection – Advising on protective security and cybersecurity requirements for security and defence contractors, incident response strategies, and compliance with classified information regulations.
• Innovation & Development – Structuring collaborations and associated transactions while strategically ensuring IP and trade secrets protection, regulatory compliance and risk mitigation. We also assist in associated disputes in case of infringements in IP, advertising law or trade secrets.
• Strategic Joint Ventures & M&A – Structuring and negotiating mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures in defence and security-related industries.
• Competition law – ensuring that contracts as well as co-operations and information exchanges, mergers and joint ventures between competitors as well as suppliers or customers are compliant with the competition rules and and that the company uses the rules to its advantage.
• Anti-corruption – Adherence with anti-corruption rules is subject both to criminal sanctions as well as high fines and may constitute breach of contract and cause reputational risks why compliance for both the company and its sub-contractors and agents is key.
• Capital markets –Supporting and advising publicly listed companies within the defence industry with ongoing capital markets law matters such as public M&A, capital raising, corporate governance issues, incentive programs, general meetings etc.
• Regulatory & Compliance – Navigating licensing requirements for defence manufacturing, licensing for defence-related activities and compliance with trade and export control laws.
• ESG Compliance and Risk Management – Advising clients active in the defence industry on aligning their operations with evolving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, including regulatory compliance, human rights due diligence, sustainable procurement, and reporting obligations to mitigate legal, reputational and investment risks.
• Dispute Resolution & Investigations – Representing clients in regulatory investigations and regulatory enforcement actions, performing compliance audits, and managing contract disputes in court or arbitration with government or private-sector partners.
• International network – We cooperate with many different law firms in other jurisdictions which have experience from the above issues. We can thus coordinate and provide multi-jurisdictional services if needed.
• A comprehensive service – In addition to other law firms, we also have extensive contacts and work together with e.g. communication advisors, public affairs, IT-security specialists and IT-forensics and other professional services.

With deep industry knowledge, Delphi helps and advises clients to navigate the legal and regulatory challenges of the defence and security sectors. Whether you need guidance on procurement rules, regulatory compliance, IP strategies in the sector or strategic investments, our multidisciplinary team delivers legal solutions while safeguarding your commercial interests.