Multidisciplinary Legal Advice for Complex Challenges
Businesses, financial institutions, investors, public authorities and regional safety organisations involved in the defence or security sector face a wide range of legal challenges. These include issues such as financing (SecFund), investments in cybersecurity, or procurement procedures in the defence and security domain. Legislation such as the Defence and Security Procurement Act (Aanbestedingswet op defensie- en veiligheidsgebied (ADV) ) and the Foreign Direct Investment Screening Act (Wet veiligheidstoets investeringen, fusies en overnames (Wet Vifo)) plays a crucial role.
In this field, legal agility is of strategic importance: organisations must be able to respond swiftly and effectively to evolving risks, innovation opportunities and forms of collaboration. Dirkzwager advises and supports clients in navigating the challenges and seizing the opportunities within this sector. Our multidisciplinary teams combine in-depth expertise across areas such as Corporate / M&A, Banking & Finance, Public Procurement & Competition Law, and Cybersecurity & Data Privacy. Thanks to our full-service approach, we can offer clients broad and integrated support in this complex legal landscape.
Track Record
Our specialists have extensive experience in the defence and security domain. A selection of our recent work includes:
- Advising an international integrator of satellite communication systems for the defence and public safety sector in relation to a CAD 13,450,000 financing arrangement.
- Litigating on behalf of a leading global supplier of defence industry systems.
- Assisting a company during a public procurement procedure for mobile communication devices issued by the national police.
- Advising a fibre manufacturer (including materials for bulletproof vests) on various legal matters.
- Supporting a specialist in offshore and interior construction on a range of transactions and legal issues.
- Advising several companies on cooperation agreements and investments within the defence and security domain.
- Assisting multiple clients in responding to incidents involving digital (cyber) security, including data breaches, hacks and ransomware attacks – sometimes involving foreign actors.
Want to Know More?
Are you dealing with legal questions in the area of defence or security? Do you want to understand how to structure your investments legally, or whether the Foreign Direct Investment Screening Act (Wet Vifo) applies to your situation? Please get in touch with one of our specialists. We would be pleased to assist you.
