The defense industry is undergoing profound transformation: digitalization, regulatory complexity, new security requirements, and geopolitical challenges define the sector. More than ever, companies need legal advice that combines technological expertise, industry knowledge, and creative problem-solving. SKW Schwarz is your reliable partner in the defense industry.
We advise on all matters related to public procurement, support the implementation of acceleration laws, provide guidance on pricing law, and help you overcome regulatory hurdles efficiently – even in complex lots and direct awards in security-sensitive areas.
Our tech expertise is your advantage: we advise on AI compliance, cybersecurity, NIS 2, cloud computing, and the Cyber Resilience Act. We support the development and implementation of digital platforms and ensure compliance with all relevant IT and security standards – both nationally and internationally.
Whether software-defined defense, mobile data centers, or digital weapons systems: we guide you through the development, licensing, and protection of innovative technologies and advise on technology transfer, classified information protection, and sovereignty.
We draft and review your R&D agreements and licenses and ensure the legally sound allocation of intellectual property. We also support collaborations with startups, research institutions, and international partners.
We ensure compliance with all data protection requirements, particularly when processing sensitive data in cloud environments and AI applications. We also support data sharing in joint ventures and corporate structures, third-country transfers, and complex data protection impact assessments when introducing IT systems. In addition, we have experience handling sensitive military data breaches, including cooperation with national supervisory authorities and intelligence services.
We provide advice on employment law with a focus on the specific requirements of security-sensitive sectors.
