COMPLIANCE AND GOVERNANCE FOR THE DEFENCE INDUSTRY
A dedicated approach to compliance for a demanding industry
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Preventing corruption in the defence industry requires compliance systems tailored to national and international standards (Sapin II, FCPA, UK Bribery Act). The firm assists at every stage, from risk mapping and compliance implementation to internal investigations, combining legal rigour with in-depth sector expertise and a strategic understanding of industry challenges.
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The firm assists defence companies subject to IGI 1300 and IM 900 in meeting their obligations for protecting national defence secrets, covering information classification, site security, personnel recruitment and clearances, and oversight of partnerships and international exchanges.
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The firm assists defence companies in managing export controls applicable to military equipment, dual-use goods, and sensitive technologies. Its support covers product classification, analysis of applicable legal regimes, and preparation of licence applications to the competent authorities in France and abroad.
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The firm helps defence companies integrate international humanitarian law at every stage of their activities, addressing risks of use in armed conflicts, due diligence obligations, and compliance of partnerships, contracts, and commercial flows.
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In the defence industry, opening capital to a foreign investor raises significant legal and strategic issues. With us, grasp the full extent of the impact of your relationships with foreign actors on your strategy: assess compliance with France’s control regime, safeguard sensitive activities, and anticipate risks relating to governance, assets, and industrial partnerships.