Defence sector

The current geopolitical situation has significantly increased the importance of the defence sector to Poland’s economy. The new challenges entail the need to maintain appropriate legal and tax standards in business activities.

SSW understands and supports the needs of both procurers and contractors operating in the defence sector. We combine the experience and expertise of SSW’s numerous specialist teams to provide the most comprehensive advice. We attend industry events and monitor how legal reforms affect the defence sector to best understand the sector’s specificities and the related legal requirements.

How can we help?

  • Establishing and organising new entities in Poland for international suppliers of military services and equipment;
  • Advising on mergers and acquisitions involving entities in the defence sector;
  • Advising on the legal and tax aspects of R&D activities in the defence sector, including pro-innovation relief;
  • Providing day-to-day legal and tax services to defence companies on areas including inter alia: labour law, intellectual property law and litigation.

Selected projects

  • Our experience includes advising defence contracting authorities and supplier-contractors on procurement proceedings and appeals before the National Board of Appeal, advising on R&D relief and advising on
    contract-related issues.