Jackson McDonald’s Defence team is advising on complex contracting and procurement matters for a European prime specialising in defence technologies and an Australian tier-one defence technology company.
In addition to acting as external legal advisers, members of the team are working from the clients’ eastern states offices, providing in-house legal and commercial support as the businesses manage their contracts with the customer.
The arrangement reflects a growing need among defence contractors for support that goes beyond contract negotiation and into delivery. This means managing variations, milestones, subcontractor flow-downs and the ongoing commercial relationship with the customer.
Defence lead, Mark MacLennan, said: ‘Signing a defence contract is only the start. Much of the risk, and the value, sits in how that contract is managed over its life. Working alongside our clients’ teams gives us a clear view of the commercial realities they’re dealing with, so we can help resolve issues early and keep projects moving.’”
Jackson McDonald’s Defence team advises Australian and international defence businesses on procurement, contracting, export controls, IP and commercial matters across the defence supply chain and throughout Australia.
For more information, contact Mark MacLennan.