AerospAce, Defense AnD Government services

Our team includes thought leaders on:

• Complying with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other export controls regimes

• Global antibribery compliance

• Data privacy compliance

• Government contracts/public procurement

• Clearing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) review

our Aerospace & Defense practice Group represents contractors at all tiers in aerospace, defense, homeland security, intelligence and government services. our clients include more than one third of the top 100 contractors, as well as many smaller and lower tiered contractors.We understand the challenges of operating in this industry’s global market and can offer you our resources, sponsored events and industry knowledge to convert your challenges into opportunities – giving your business a competitive advantage.

We deliver aerospace and defense industry expertise, knowledge of government procurements, sales, distribution, supply chain and teaming arrangements and challenges, thought leadership on regulatory issues and compliance and a strong presence where you do business.

Industry Experience – Aerospace, Defense and Government Service Contractors

Squire Sanders represents all tiers of contractors – from final platform companies to subsystems, assembly, components, parts and material manufacturers supporting the aerospace industry. We represent government prime and subcontractors throughout NATO countries and major non-NATO allies. In addition, we offer a full range of legal support for professional service providers to governments.

Our experience includes:

• Performingcomplicatedriskassessmentandtailoredduediligencethataddressestheregulatorychallenges facing the aerospace and defense industry and government contractors.

• Helpingaerospace,defenseandgovernmentservicescompaniesexpandtheirbusinessthroughmergers and acquisitions.

• Obtaininggovernmentapprovalsforacquisitionsofaerospaceanddefensecontractors.

• Advisingcompaniesonstrategicteaming,jointdevelopmentandjointventureagreements.

• Advisingcompaniesonthesaleandpurchaseofsophisticatedhardware,software,technologyand services.

• Advisingcompaniesongovernmentprocurements,subcontractsandoffsetarrangements.

• Obtainingapprovalsforexportsofmilitaryandothersensitivegoods,technologiesandservices.

• Negotiatingdistributorships,loanandleasingofequipment,salesandlease-backs.

• Negotiatingsupplychainagreementsandvendorcertificationsandprovidingrelatedcomplianceprograms.

• Reviewingagencyandconsultancyarrangementsandadvisingonantibriberyandotherregulatorycompliance matters.

• Representingcompaniesprovidingoverhaulandmaintenanceofcommercialaircraftandengines.

• Representingaerospace,defenseandgovernmentservicesclientsinintellectualpropertyandcommercial disputes.

• Representingcompaniesperforminggovernmentservicesinareasofcyber-security,intelligence,asset security, IT and consulting.

• Advisingaerospace,defenseandgovernmentservicescompaniesonemployment,tax,IP,realestate and general commercial matters.

• Developing,implementingandtrainingonglobalcomplianceprogramscoveringthevariousregulatory requirements that aerospace, defense and government services companies must address.

Contacts

George N. Grammas Partner,UST +1 202 626 6234 E george.grammas@squiresanders.com

Christian LowisPartner,UKT +44 121 222 3369E christian.lowis@squiresanders.com

Karen R. HarbaughPrincipal,UST +1 703 720 7885E karen.harbaugh@squiresanders.com

Access to US Aerospace, Defense, Government Services, Security and Intelligence Market

We can help non-US companies navigate the unique legal issues involved in access to the US industrial base including CFIUS and DSS clearances of acquisitions of US government contractors and critical infrastructure industries, ITAR notices and approvals, government contract novations, and due diligence and terms and conditions that are unique to these transactions.

• Non-US purchase of aircraft overhaul and maintenance business.

• Non-US purchase of embedded computer manufacture for military applications.

• Access to ITAR-controlled technical data needed to submit proposals for military vehicle components.

Access to Emerging Markets

In addition to our offices in the major aerospace and defense locations, we have a proven expertise and strong representation in emerging markets. Our global reach ensures that we have lawyers – fluent in local languages and customs, and experienced in local regulations – based in areas, such as China and the Middle East, to assist clients looking to navigate or expand into these emerging markets.

• CounseltoaleadingUSmanufacturerinaUS$1.8billionjointventurewithastate-ownedenterpriseinChina to develop airplane fuel and hydraulic systems for China’s first commercial jumbo jet.

• CounseltooneofEurope’sleadingaircraftsystemsmanufacturersoncontracts,customsandtaxissuesarising in connection with supplying components to the manufacturer of the C919 aircraft in China.

• UScompanymaintenanceofF-15,C-130andothermilitaryplatformsintheMiddleEastincludingnegotiating and drafting contracts and obtaining US State Department approvals.

Regulatory Compliance

Our legal team has the compliance program tools and training materials to implement global compliance programs in export controls, anticorruption, competition, data privacy, customs and government procurement. With industry-relevant expertise in this field, we understand the industry’s key issues for success and can help you navigate the complex areas surrounding compliance.

• Exportcontrolsombudsmanformultinationalaerospacecompanyincludingresolvingday-to-daylicensingand compliance matters, drafting compliance procedures and providing training.

• Tradecomplianceriskassessmentofadefensecontractor,followedbyinternalinvestigationsintheareasofexportcontrols,economicsanctionsandFCPAcompliance,andvoluntarydisclosurestoregulators.

• InresponsetotherequirementthatallUSgovernmentcontractorsperformingcontractsthatexceedUS$5million adopt a code of business ethics and conduct and implement a business ethics awareness and compliance program, Squire Sanders developed a model code and program to assist clients in satisfying this requirement.

Sale, Distribution and Supply Chain Contracts

Squire Sanders has substantial experience in advising clients in government procurements as well as negotiating commercial sales, distribution and supply chain agreements. Our innovative team who operate in this pioneering legal sector are well respected by our high-profile and diverse client base.

• Representingaircraftmanufacturersinconnectionwithsalescontractswithmajorcarriersandestablishing model sales agreements.

• Advisingaleadingglobalsupplierofsystemsandservicesinitsgovernmentcontractsincludingthedevelopment of standardized supply contracts.

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