Defence, Aerospace & Strategic Industries
Defence, aerospace and strategic industries operate at the intersection of national security, industrial policy, technology, foreign investment and complex procurement. Clavius advises businesses, investors, contractors and strategic-industry participants on transactions, regulatory approvals, technology arrangements, procurement, commercial contracts and disputes in highly regulated environments.
Our work spans market entry, joint ventures, manufacturing and supply arrangements, licensing, technology transfer, foreign investment, public procurement and strategic commercial relationships. We also advise where sector-specific regulation intersects with public law, competition, sanctions, investigations or cross-border disputes, requiring careful coordination across legal and institutional frameworks.
Capabilities
Defence Procurement & Government Contracts
Advising on tendering, procurement frameworks, contractual arrangements, bid issues and disputes involving defence and public-sector contracts.
Foreign Investment & Market Entry
Advising on FDI, ownership structures, sectoral restrictions, approvals and entry strategies for defence and aerospace businesses.
Joint Ventures & Strategic Partnerships
Structuring joint ventures, strategic alliances, industrial partnerships and long-term collaborations involving Indian and international participants.
Technology Transfer & Licensing
Advising on technology transfer, licensing, know-how, intellectual property, confidentiality and related commercial arrangements.
Manufacturing & Supply Chains
Advising on manufacturing arrangements, component supply, localisation, sourcing, procurement and industrial supply-chain contracts.
Offsets, Localisation & Industrial Participation
Advising on localisation requirements, offset-related arrangements, industrial participation and associated contractual and regulatory issues.
Aerospace & Aviation Systems
Advising on aerospace manufacturing, aviation systems, components, services and related commercial and regulatory matters.
Strategic Technology & Emerging Systems
Advising on advanced technology, autonomous systems, AI-enabled platforms, robotics, data and dual-use technology in strategic sectors.
Export Controls & Sanctions
Advising on export-control restrictions, sanctions exposure, technology-transfer constraints and related cross-border compliance.
Competition & Regulatory Issues
Advising on competition law, approvals, market conduct and regulatory considerations affecting defence and strategic-industry transactions and collaborations.
Investigations & Compliance
Advising on anti-bribery, procurement integrity, internal investigations, regulatory scrutiny and enforcement risk in sensitive sectors.
Defence & Aerospace Disputes
Representing clients in disputes arising from procurement, supply, technology, joint ventures, project performance and strategic commercial relationships.