Transactions in the aerospace and defense sector present unique legal, regulatory, economic and technological challenges. The complex legal requirements, specific – and currently highly dynamic – market conditions and the high level of protection required for sensitive technologies and information demand customised solutions and forward-looking legal and strategic support for all aspects of the transaction, from due diligence and the negotiation of purchase agreements and joint venture contracts to the often complex antitrust filings.
Your challenges
Our solutions for you
We have extensive experience in guiding clients through M&A transactions, joint ventures and the formation of consortia in the aerospace and defense sector. This includes, in particular:
- Advising both strategic investors and private equity investors on the acquisition and sale of A&D companies
- Due diligence, including regulatory and compliance due diligence
- Contract drafting and negotiations
- Support with foreign trade audits (German Foreign Trade and Payments Act (AWG), sector-specific investment control)
- Investments in A&D companies, including investments in emerging A&D growth companies and their business development
- Structuring and implementation of joint ventures and consortia, including work-sharing agreements
- Advice on technology transfers and the protection of intellectual property
- Advice on offsets
- Tax structuring and legal risk management
Let us be your guide:
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with our key advisers for corporate/M&A and antitrust law: