Defence and Aerospace

The defence and aerospace industry operates in a uniquely complex environment, often involving international trade, intellectual property rights, sovereign contracts and intricate procurement laws. At Al Tamimi & Company, our deep understanding of this sector, coupled with our practical legal experience, positions us as go-to law firm for clients operating in the defence and aerospace sector in the region.

We possess in-depth knowledge of major existing and planned defence and aerospace projects across the MENA region, including jurisdictions such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, and Morocco. The distinctive nature of these projects, and the distinct environments in which they function, necessitate innovative and tailored legal strategies.

Our broad network within the defence and aerospace sector encompasses key stakeholders on both the private sector and at government levels. Beyond general legal services, we offer specialised expertise in defence and aerospace contracting at both prime and subcontractor tiers.

Our in-depth expertise of local procurement laws along with other applicable regulations in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate, along with our ability to handle matters in Arabic, English and many other languages, make our service-offering unparalleled.

Our multidisciplinary defence and aerospace team collaborates with specialists across the firm to assemble optimal project results for our clients. This approach enables us to support a diverse array of projects, encompassing aircraft, satellites, ships, submarines, advanced technologies, cyber systems, weapons and munitions.

With ongoing political dynamics and strategic initiatives like Vision 2030, defence and aerospace remain at the forefront of governmental agendas in the Middle East. Spending in these sectors is anticipated to continue its upward trajectory, presenting substantial opportunities for suppliers and stakeholders in the defence and aerospace industries.

We offer tailored legal and strategic advice on:

• Military, aviation and drone regulatory issues
• Government procurement
• Establishing branches and subsidiaries within the region
• Confidentiality, privacy and non-disclosure
• Construction contracts and disputes
• Corporate and commercial advice
• Drafting and reviewing contracts and subcontracts
• Foreign investment regimes
• Employment matters
• Engineering, construction and maritime construction contracting
• Environment, social and governance
• Innovation, Patents & Intellectual Property Protection & Dispute Resolution
• Technology Transfer, Know-How & IP licensing
• Legal Register, compliance, risk and governance
• Litigation and dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation and litigation in all courts in our jurisdictions
• Offset requirements
• Property and leasing
• Project Finance
• Procurement
• Regulatory investigations