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Defense & Aerospace

Andersen’s Defense and Aerospace group offers specialized and transversal legal advice, adapted to the technical, regulatory and operational particularities of this industry. The evolution of the European defense model, marked by increasing investment, international cooperation and technological requirements, requires innovative, flexible and highly competitive legal structures. Therefore, we accompany our clients from the initial design phase to the execution of strategic programs to reduce uncertainties, accelerate processes and guarantee legal certainty in all phases of the project.

With an in-depth knowledge of the regulatory environment and the sector’s regulatory bodies, our team of experts provides comprehensive advice that facilitates strategic decision-making, anticipates and manages complex regulatory challenges, and accompanies clients in the definition of a legal, institutional and industrial architecture aligned with the objectives of the new European investment cycle. In addition, our experience and international presence allows us to offer a first-class service both in the Spanish market and beyond.

Our advice covers complex issues such as the promotion of dual technological projects with high regulatory burden, the design of efficient corporate structures capable of channeling domestic and foreign investment, the labor management of highly qualified personnel, the protection of strategic intangible assets, as well as regulatory compliance regarding classified information and the resolution of complex disputes in national and international jurisdictions.

Services
  • Advice on public procurement and public-private partnerships, from legal structuring and drafting of reports to assistance in procedures and awards and defense in administrative and contentious-administrative appeals.
  • Advice on corporate transactions, negotiation of structured financing agreements and complex commercial contracts, as well as on the design of efficient corporate structures that optimize the raising of resources and guarantee the control and confidentiality of projects.
  • Advice to public and private entities in the design of strategies for accessing public funds, fundraising, creation of consortiums and submission of projects to European, national and regional calls for proposals.
  • Advice on strategic tax planning for the defense sector, including efficient tax structures, management of projects with public or European funding and optimization of incentives linked to industrial, technological and R&D&I activities.
  • Advice on the protection and strategic management of intangible assets, including industrial property, technology transfer contracts and legal defense against infringements in highly regulated or sensitive environments.
  • Advice on Data Protection, Security and Compliance, including the management and protection of sensitive data in national security and defense projects, compliance in privacy and information security, and action in the event of incidents, confidentiality breaches or requirements of authorities.
  • Advice in strategic litigation and contentious-administrative proceedings in the defense sector, as well as in national and international arbitration related to industrial projects and technology contracts.
  • Advice on labor relations in sensitive environments, managing international mobility, security clearances and special regimes, as well as defending in social procedures, restructuring and labor disputes related to strategic programs.