Defence & Security

Geopolitical shifts and increased defence investments are reshaping the legal and regulatory landscape. This follows, among other things, from the 2025–2030 Total Defence Decision and the European Commission’s Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030. In this environment, Vinge helps clients navigate complex regulations, at both the national and EU-law levels, as well as sensitive cross-border matters and high-stakes, high-value transactions.

Our Defence & Security practice combines market-leading legal expertise with strategic insight. We partner closely with companies and investors in the defence sector and other security-sensitive sectors, advising on matters including:

•    Corporate structuring, transactions and joint ventures
•    M&A and investments
•    Public procurement
•    Contract negotiations
•    Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) filings
•    Protective security and other national security legislation
•    Issues regarding dual use products and permits for manufacturing and export of defence related products
•    Cyber security matters
•    Issues relating to EU legislation and various EU instruments, such as the European Defence Industry Programme (EPID)

Through our full-service model, we bring together leading specialists across disciplines to provide clear, actionable advice throughout the lifecycle of a project or transaction. This ensures both legal robustness and commercial viability in high-stakes situations.

We advise investors, entrepreneurs, defence manufacturers, critical infrastructure operators, aerospace and satellite ventures, cybersecurity providers and technology companies working with military equipment and dual-use products. Across all sectors, our focus remains the same: enabling clients to make informed, confident decisions consistent with their evolving business needs in an environment defined by uncertainty and rapid change.

With international reach, our presence in Brussels, and a multidisciplinary approach and deep sector knowledge, Vinge is a trusted advisor to companies at the forefront of defence and security innovation.