Sectors

Aerospace, Defence and Security

Aerospace, defence and security organisations operate in one of the world’s most complex and rapidly evolving environments. Increasing investment, emerging technologies and greater regulatory scrutiny are creating opportunities alongside significant legal and commercial challenges.

At McCann FitzGerald, we work with businesses, investors and public bodies across the aerospace, defence, security, cybersecurity and dual-use technology sectors. Whether you are looking to secure investment, complete a strategic transaction, win a public contract, protect critical technology or navigate a complex regulatory framework, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Our Services

Our multidisciplinary team is structured around the issues that matter most to your business:

• Corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and investment
• Public procurement, government contracts and State aid
• Foreign direct investment screening and regulatory approvals
• Intellectual property, technology and commercial contracts
• Cybersecurity, AI regulation and data protection
• Competition, international trade and sanctions
• Regulatory compliance, lobbying investigations and disputes

Whether supporting market entry, growth, innovation or risk management, we provide practical legal advice tailored to the needs of organisations operating in highly regulated and strategically important sectors.

Representative Experience

We have a strong track record of advising organisations across the sector, including advising:

• Klas Group on its sale to Anduril Industries, including Irish foreign investment screening clearance and related technology, AI and data protection advice.
• Advent International and Ultra Electronics on the sale of Forensic Technology Inc. and advising on foreign investment screening considerations.
• The State Claims Agency of Ireland in proceedings involving the Minister for Defence and the Permanent Defence Force.
• The United States Government in the Schrems II proceedings and related data-transfer litigation before the Irish courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union.
• Various clients on cybersecurity transactions, government technology contracts, security procurement and application security matters.

Contact Us

Your challenges are unique, and your legal advice should be too. Our Aerospace, Defence and Security Group combines deep sector knowledge with multidisciplinary legal expertise to help a wide range of stakeholders including manufacturers, technology developers, suppliers, investors government contractors and public bodies navigate an evolving and increasingly complex landscape. By staying at the forefront of industry trends, regulatory developments and geopolitical change, we provide strategic guidance and practical legal solutions to support growth, innovation and risk management in Ireland and internationally.