Defence
Defence Technology, Growth & Investment
The defence and dual-use technology sectors are experiencing rapid growth, driven by innovation, investment and evolving security priorities. Our Defence team advises defence technology companies, investors, established industry players and public sector organisations on transactions, financing, commercial arrangements and regulatory matters across the defence, security and dual-use technology sectors as follows:
- Defence Procurement, Trade & Regulation
- Innovation, Funding & Commercialisation
- Growth & Strategic Transactions
- Security, Resilience & Critical Infrastructure
Main contacts
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Petri Kyllönen
Partner, Chairman of the Board, Attorney at Law
+358 40 0757 732
petri.kyllonen@procope.fi
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Defence Procurement, Trade & Regulation
- Defence Procurement & Public Contracts
- Procurement Disputes & Administrative Proceedings
- Export Controls, Sanctions & Trade Compliance
- Dual-Use Technologies & Security Regulation
- Foreign Investment Screening (FDI)
- Competition Law, EU State Aid & Regulatory Compliance
Innovation, Funding & Commercialisation
- Defence Innovation & Commercialisation
- Research Spin-Outs & Technology Transfers
- Venture Capital, Growth Financing & Investment Rounds
- Defence Grants, European Defence Fund (EDF), NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) and Other International Funding Programmes
- Founder, Shareholder & Governance Arrangements
Growth & Strategic Transactions
- Strategic Partnerships, Teaming Agreements & Joint Ventures
- International Expansion & Market Entry
- Distribution Networks & Local Partner Arrangements
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Transactions
Security, Resilience & Critical Infrastructure
- National Security & Strategic Asset Protection
- Critical Infrastructure & Security of Supply
- Defence Supply Chains & Industrial Cooperation
- Operational Resilience & Crisis Preparedness
Our Approach
The defence sector is changing rapidly, driven by technological innovation, increased investment and evolving security priorities. We advise companies, investors, research organisations and public sector stakeholders on the legal, regulatory and commercial issues that arise as businesses and projects grow, innovate and expand internationally.
From early-stage innovation and funding to procurement, international partnerships and strategic transactions, we help clients move projects forward and seize opportunities across the defence, security and dual-use technology ecosystem.
Team
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Petri Kyllönen
Partner, Chairman of the Board, Attorney at Law
+358 40 0757 732
petri.kyllonen@procope.fi
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NATO membership is expected to open up new opportunities for Finnish companies
We advised Gasgrid Finland Oy and Elering AS in insurance related matters concerning the damaged Balticconnector gas pipeline.
We successfully helped our clients on securing their rights and on obtaining approximately EUR 30 million as insurance compensation for the repairs of the sustained damage.
