Defence and national security

In a world where the old certainties no longer apply, defence and national resilience groups need world-class support for an era of rising investment and high-stakes strategic decisions.

As governments globally move to rapidly revive defence and national security capabilities, and global alliances pivot in an increasingly multi-polar world, the shape of defence and aerospace is changing as technology-driven innovation and a new wave of investors redefine the business of security and resilience.

You need a partner that can marshal strategic insight earned over decades guiding major defence, security bodies and aeronautics groups, financial institutions and government buyers of defence equipment and services. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer brings deep and unparalleled industry credentials with a client roster covering many of the key names in the global defence and aerospace sector.

Backed by a 2,700-lawyer global firm with deep and fully integrated resources across Australia, UK, Europe, Asia and the US, our work spans advising defence and security contractors and state buyers on contract negotiations, applications of defence exemptions and industry specific procurement and competition rules.

Our corporate team, meanwhile, advises defence and high-tech groups on marquee projects and investments, including parts manufacturers and airlines. And drawing on our position as one of the world's leading dispute resolution teams, clients take comfort from our record in handling high-stakes litigation and arbitration in the defence and national security field.

Aside from the multi-national industrial groups that have traditionally driven the sector, we also bring strong global knowledge and coverage of the emerging defence tech players and the new band of private capital and venture capital sponsors investing in the sector and related parties.

When security is at stake, choose a partner that leaves nothing to chance.