Empowering Innovation in Defence & Aerospace

We help innovative defence and security business models navigate the complex regulatory environment to bring their cutting-edge products and services to the market.

This includes legal support related to:

• Obtaining operational licenses for manufacturing, handling, storage, sale and operation of explosives, pyrotechnic articles, weapons, ammunition and drones.
• Securing licenses for the import, export, or transit of strategic goods (dual-use, military goods, defence-related products, etc.), managing the associated documents and procedures (end-user certificates, certification of the undertaking).
• Ensuring regulatory compliance of advanced technologies, including AI-based software products, drones and their software in defence and civil applications.
• Structuring cross-border joint ventures, negotiations and assisting in corporate structuring.
• Advising on the application of complex international control regimes like the EU Dual-Use Regulation and the Estonian Strategic Goods Act.
• Drafting and implementing internal procedures, including anti-money laundering and sanctions policies,internal compliance program and further organizational/technical compliance documentation.
• Navigating the intricacies of government contracts, public procurement, and government subsidies
• Protecting Intellectual Property (IP) for innovations subject to export controls and structuring complex technology transfer agreements.

We partner with you to be your proactive partner at every step bringing a product to live, ensuring your potential is fully realized. To help you achieve your objectives we:

• Understand precisely how existing defence and military regulations apply to your services and assess the risks concerning legal compliance.
• Consult with the relevant government authorities and agencies.
• Help design your operations, corporate, employment structures to mitigate risks.
• Identify all necessary licenses or activity permits and prepare the complete application documentation.
• Assist with meeting mandatory post-license compliance obligations (reporting, security, audits, end-user verification).
• Connect you with our trusted network of  advisors, partners and specialists.

At Hedman we go beyond in making sure that the potential of your venture is not hindered by legal obstacles.