Defence

As geopolitical tensions rise, nations are increasingly focused on their defence capabilities.

Australia has increased its defence spending to meet the increasing geopolitical risks in our region and around the world. The demand for greater sovereign defence capabilities across air, sea, land and cyberspace has seen significant growth for industry.

Thomson Geer has supported clients across all parts of the defence sector for many years, advising on a wide range of important projects.

Our team understands defence contracting and the unique approach required by participants across the defence industry. We use that knowledge to advise clients on outcomes that seek to balance the interests and unique requirements of the various stakeholders.

Procurement and support

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We advise on all aspects of procurement and support in the defence industry. This includes advising on procurement contracts for acquisition, advising on contracts for support and the expansion of existing capabilities as well as advising on the application of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules in the context of Defence procurement.

Intellectual Property

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Our team advises clients on their intellectual property arrangements in the defence industry, including IP framework agreements, teaming arrangements and collaborative multi-party cross-licenses. We understand the importance of implementing intellectual property arrangements that balance the supplier's requirement to protect its intellectual property as well as the Commonwealth's requirement for sovereign defence capabilities. We have significant depth and experience across the team advising on intellectual property arrangements across defence and non-defence projects

Infrastructure

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From warehouses to ports and airfields, our lawyers advise on the planning, development, construction and leasing of facilities, including advising on arrangements involving publicly funded construction.

Government relations

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The team of public policy experts at our affiliate consultancy TG Public Affairs assist clients on policy impacting the defence industry. They help clients reach the political and bureaucratic decision makers to understand the unique needs of defence.