Aerospace & Defence

McInnes Cooper supports aerospace and defence organizations across the full sector, from established primes and suppliers to emerging dual‑use and defence‑technology innovators. We advise primes, subcontractors, and suppliers across Canada on defence, security, procurement, and international trade requirements. 

Our involvement with NATO DIANA, including participation in the DIANA Legal Connect Program, underscores our focus on defence, security, and innovation law in Canada and allied markets. As the exclusive Lex Mundi member firm in Atlantic Canada, we coordinate cross-border support efficiently through trusted counsel in key global markets. We are also a member of ACADA, reflecting our ongoing engagement with Canada’s aerospace and defence industry community. 

Services: 

Defence & Government Procurement 

• Procurement strategy and lifecycle support 

• Government procurement and contracting 

• RFP review, bid compliance, and post‑award negotiations 

• Contract review and contract security requirements 

National Security, Trade & Regulatory Compliance 

• Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR compliance 

• Dual‑use regulation 

• Export controls and economic sanctions 

• Investment Canada Act and national security reviews 

• International trade 

Advanced Technologies & Innovation 

• Intellectual property protection and commercialisation 

• Dual‑use and emerging technologies 

• Space law 

• Drones (UAVs & UMVs) regulation and licensing 

• Cybersecurity and privacy 

Transactions, Financing & Growth 

• Mergers and acquisitions 

• Defence and aerospace financing 

• Commercialising new technologies 

Workforce, Security & Operations 

• Employment law for A&D companies 

• Security clearance requirements (ITAR/CGP) in onboarding 

• Confidentiality and IP agreements 

• Immigration, workforce planning, and mobility