Defence
With national reach and deep roots on the East Coast, Stewart McKelvey has long been an advisor to clients in the security and defence sectors. Whether clients are launching new ventures, adapting to changing mandates, or scaling their operations, our Defence Group has supported clients in achieving their goals across government procurement, export controls, defence production, and regulatory compliance and commercial contracting.
Many of our defence sector engagements intersect with the maritime and transportation industries, including federally regulated shipyards, shipbuilders, port authorities and marine service providers. As the defence landscape continues to evolve, our team has evolved alongside it, working with manufacturers, software developers, and intelligence companies, among others, as they develop innovative solutions for the digital era.
Our Defence Group is deliberately multidisciplinary, bringing together lawyers and strategic advisors with experience in cybersecurity, information technology, commercial transactions, government procurement, labour and employment, intellectual property, real property and dispute resolution. We are trusted advisors to organizations operating in sensitive, highly regulated environments and provide seamless support across the full range of legal services.
We are also acutely aware of the heightened confidentiality, security clearance, and access-to-information requirements faced by clients in this sector. Our firm has built the necessary infrastructure and protocols to meet these demands and have successfully worked under the Government of Canada’s Controlled Goods and Contract Security Programs for clients.
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Our experience
- Sovereign technology and advanced defence technology companies delivering AI-powered command and control infrastructure, autonomous and multi-domain operations capabilities, and dual-use infrastructure supporting national sovereignty and civilian applications.
- Enterprise software developers and SaaS providers contracting with defence and security organizations, including support for commercial agreements, financing, and growth transactions.
- Technology companies providing AI-driven simulation, modelling, and analytics services to defence sector clients.
- Major shipbuilding and ship repair organizations, including support across labour and employment, commercial transactions, litigation, immigration, privacy and cybersecurity, and real estate matters.
- Engineering and applied technology firms delivering specialized services and solutions to defence sector clients.
- Indigenous-led marine infrastructure and ship repair facilities serving defence, security, and broader industrial sectors.
- Naval engineering and marine services firms supporting defence operations in remote, northern, and harsh environments.
- Arctic investment, infrastructure, and economic development entities focused on sovereignty, national security, and regional growth.
- Global security intelligence and risk monitoring companies serving international clients across multiple jurisdictions.
Through practical insight, regulatory fluency, and a deep understanding of the defence ecosystem, Stewart McKelvey is well positioned to support clients as they navigate complexity, manage risk, and advance mission-critical objectives.
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Strategic Advisors
