The Danish defence and security market is expanding rapidly, while the legal and commercial landscape is becoming increasingly complex. Suppliers must navigate public procurement rules, security requirements, export controls and a growing body of regulation affecting technology, data and cross-border business.
NJORD advises Danish and international companies operating in or entering the defence and security sector. We combine practical knowledge of the Danish market with specialized legal advice, helping suppliers identify the right route to market, engage with relevant stakeholders and build a sound foundation for long-term business.
We assist companies with market entry and sales to:
- Public authorities and organisations within defence, security and emergency preparedness
- Law enforcement, intelligence, border-control and correctional authorities
- Operators of critical infrastructure and private-sector customers with security-sensitive operations
- Contractors, strategic partners and other participants in the defence and security supply chain
We offer specialized legal advice in relation to:
- Public procurement, including defence and security procurement, tender procedures, bid preparation and contractual negotiations
- Security requirements, including security clearances, classified information and information security
- Export controls, sanctions, dual-use products and military equipment
- Cybersecurity and digital regulation, including NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act and relevant security standards
- AI and autonomous systems, including risk assessments, documentation and governance under the EU AI Act
- Intellectual property, licensing and protection of software, algorithms, designs, data and trade secrets
- Commercial contracts, product liability, supply-chain arrangements and compliance clauses
- Foreign direct investment screening, national-security considerations and strategic collaborations
- Data protection, surveillance technologies and the responsible use of video, location and other personal data
We support clients throughout the full commercial process, from assessing whether a product may be sold in a particular market to preparing competitive tenders, negotiating customer and partner agreements, and managing regulatory and contractual risk.
Our lawyers understand that defence and security transactions rarely concern a single legal issue. A product may simultaneously raise questions concerning public procurement, export control, cybersecurity, AI, data protection, intellectual property and national security. We provide coordinated advice that reflects both the regulatory framework and the commercial realities of the sector.
With offices across Denmark and the Baltic region, NJORD is well placed to advise companies on Danish, Nordic and cross-border defence and security matters.
