With the European defence sector rapidly evolving, we are there to assist our clients in seizing opportunities and in navigating legal complexities with confidence.
Defence contractors, investors and financial institutions who are active in this industry need an advisor who comprehends this sector's challenges and opportunities. We offer dedicated specialists to guide you through these changes, ensuring you stay on track in a continuously evolving world.
We operate as one Benelux team of experts, supporting our clients in both established and emerging markets. Our lawyers provide integrated advice that transcends all areas of law, tailored and relevant for (investing in) the defence industry.
Centrally located with a strong industrial base, Benelux is crucial in European defence supply chains and cross-border networks. Governments are significantly increasing defence spending.
Here are some of the key areas we can provide value adding insights and expertise:
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Work highlights
- Represented Pilatus Aircraft in summary proceedings initiated by a rejected bidder against the award decision of COMMIT (Ministry of Defence) for the acquisition of trainer aircraft and associated services.
- Represented the winning bidder in summary proceedings initiated by a rejected bidder challenging the Ministry of Defence's award decision for a EUR 4-6 billion military equipment acquisition.
- Represented Broshuis in summary proceedings initiated by a rejected bidder against the award decision of COMMIT (Ministry of Defence) for the acquisition of trailers and semi-trailers.
- Assisted RTX and its subsidiary companies Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon on various assignments, including acquisitions in the Netherlands.
- Assisted an American defence technology company regarding its participation in a tender procedure (RFP) with the Belgian Air Force and the Belgian Coast Guard for the purchase of seven special OP aircrafts and one aircraft for sea pollution detection.
- Assisted Sabena Technics, a leading expert in aircraft maintenance and modifications, with advice on government contracts concerning a contractual claim from the Belgian Air Force.
- Assisted an energy company following a request for additional services by the Belgian Defence under a contract for the supply of gas and electricity.
- Assisted a supplier of high-performance engineering solutions to the defence sector in terminating a contract related to four military vehicles, produced for the Belgian Ministry of De-fence.
- Assisted P2i, the first technology spin-out from the UK's Ministry of Defence, in a patent dispute with a Belgian company which involves complex patent (in)validity arguments and (non)infringement claims of a process patent in P2i's patent portfolio.
- Assisted a leading Belgian IT service provider in various data protection and cybersecurity matters, such as advice on the level of security to be applied for access to data centres, and the possibilities regarding biometric identification or authentication systems.
- Assisted a Brussels-based global communications provider in the assessment of technologies for the analysis of customer data and in particular traffic data for anti-fraud and cyber-security purposes.
- Advising long-standing client Airbus Group on various assignments, such as its conversion into a European Company (SE), and all aspects thereof, including the formation of and negotiations with a special negotiating body consisting of employee representatives from all across Europe.
- Advised the Luxembourg Ministry of Defence with the LUXEOSys programme, the governmental satellite observation system for the satellite imagery needs of national and international organisations.
- Advised a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions Thales on the acquisition of OneWelcome Holding, the European leader in customer identity and access management for highly regulated industries, empowering them to securely connect customers as well as business partners to their online services.
- Advised NATO on various assignments, such as its equity investment in Inbiome, a Dutch molecular diagnostics company redefining microbiology testing.
