We provide assistance across all areas that these different stakeholders encounter, as well as with the commercial and regulatory challenges in this sector. Our work in this area is led by Per Lidman, a former naval officer, who specialises in intellectual property and commercial contracts and transactions. Society is facing new demands due to geopolitical challenges, an uncertain and changing world, Sweden's NATO membership and constant technological development driven by experience from ongoing nearby conflicts. One aspect of this is the clear incentive for cooperation between the Swedish armed forces, the business community and the innovation ecosystem, all of whom share a national security interest.
"Collaboration and technical innovation are the watchwords in a sector where you can only plan up to first contact with the enemy; after that, it’s about adapting and finding solutions."
Per Lidman
Partner
Amyna
Ascente is a partner of the acclaimed defence accelerator Amyna (Amyna - A Platform For Defence Innovation). In this role, we work alongside companies in the sector to develop collaborations and identify business opportunities. We also facilitate the urgent need for rapid innovation and the use of existing technologies by adapting to or from defence-oriented activities and applications required in our turbulent world. We assist businesses of all sizes in dialogue and consultation with government authorities and other regulatory bodies, and provide advice on defence industry regulation.
Examples of specific areas in which we can assist:
Regulation and regulatory compliance: export controls, FDI, sanctions and permits; compliance and ESG
Reporting obligations or notification requirements under the Protective Security Act
Commercial collaborations, joint ventures, contracts, capital raising, M&A and due diligence
Foreign direct investment (FDI) and engagement or consultation with relevant authorities
Dispute resolution: litigation and arbitration proceedings, including complex patent disputes
Procurement and procurement-related matters, defence contracts
Intellectual property and other rights-related issues
Commercial and business-oriented strategic or specific advisory services
Contract drafting and negotiations
Cybersecurity and other IT-related security matters