Mergers and acquisitions and corporate – private equity acquisition 

Acted for a US private equity firm acquiring a leading aviation and aerospace business serving defence clients across multiple jurisdictions, navigating complex cross-border regulatory and transaction structuring requirements particular to the defence sector.

Major capability programmes — defence procurement and contracting

Advised global and Australian clients across major ADF capability programmes in the land, sea, air and aerospace domains, covering procurement strategy, ASDEFCON contract drafting, negotiation and post-execution support.

Defence industry security programme compliance

Advised clients on DISP membership and compliance with Australian Department of Defence security standards, covering security governance frameworks, personnel clearances, physical security obligations and cybersecurity requirements for international businesses entering Australia's defence market.

Regulatory — foreign investment review board — national security business assessments and SOCI

Advise international clients on FIRB and FOCI matters, focusing on "national security business" assessments in the defence context, and assist foreign clients navigating obligations under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) in relation to critical public assets.

Regulatory defence export controls and sanctions — cross-border defence transactions

Advised clients on export controls and Australian sanctions law across cross-border transactions, including advising international manufacturers on the AUKUS licence-free environment and dual-use technology exports, and conducting sanctions exposure assessments for international businesses.

Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme — ADF capability procurement

Advised on registration obligations under Australia's Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme (FITS) in connection with engagements relating to a major ADF capability procurement.