Our Services
Strategic advisory at the intersection of defence, energy, and finance
Defence Technology Advisory
The return of strategic competition to Europe has created urgent demand for enhanced defence industrial capacity. We advise governments, defence contractors, and technology companies seeking to strengthen NATO-aligned capabilities—particularly in unmanned systems, electronic warfare, and precision manufacturing.
Capital Raising & Investment Structuring
We assist defence technology companies in securing growth capital from institutional investors, family offices, and strategic partners. Our work encompasses equity raises, subordinated debt facilities, and hybrid structures tailored to the particular requirements of defence sector investments—including navigating security clearance considerations and foreign investment review processes.
Joint Venture Formation
Cross-border defence manufacturing partnerships require careful structuring to address divergent regulatory frameworks, technology transfer restrictions, and operational security requirements. We advise on joint venture design, partner selection, and governance arrangements for European defence industrial cooperation.
European Market Entry
For non-European defence companies seeking to establish EU-domiciled manufacturing or service operations—increasingly necessary to participate in European procurement—we provide strategic guidance on jurisdiction selection, industrial partnerships, and regulatory compliance.
Engagement Areas
- Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS technologies
- Electronic warfare and signal intelligence systems
- Precision manufacturing and additive technologies
- Defence supply chain security and reshoring
- Cyber security and operational technology protection
Nuclear Energy Development
The imperative of energy security—starkly revealed by Europe's dependence on Russian gas—has renewed interest in nuclear power as a source of reliable, low-carbon baseload electricity and industrial process heat. We advise nuclear developers, industrial energy consumers, and investors on Small Modular Reactor (SMR) deployment strategy, particularly in Central European markets.
SMR Deployment Strategy
Small Modular Reactors offer particular advantages for industrial applications: reliable power supply independent of grid constraints, high-temperature process heat for energy-intensive manufacturing, and a decarbonisation pathway for sectors where electrification is impractical. We advise on technology selection, site identification, and deployment roadmaps for industrial SMR applications.
Industrial Partnership Development
Successful SMR deployment requires alignment between reactor developers, industrial off-takers, and supporting infrastructure providers. We facilitate partnerships between nuclear technology companies and industrial energy consumers—particularly in steel, chemicals, and heavy manufacturing—seeking reliable, cost-competitive energy sources.
German Market Entry
Germany's energy transition, rising industrial electricity costs, and evolving political landscape create potential opportunities for nuclear energy despite the country's phase-out policy. We advise on regulatory strategy, political engagement, and partnership structures for organisations seeking to position themselves for a potential German nuclear renaissance.
Capital Raising
Nuclear projects require patient capital and sophisticated investor bases. We assist nuclear developers in structuring offerings and accessing capital from infrastructure funds, family offices, and strategic investors with appropriate risk appetites and time horizons.
Focus Technologies
- BWRX-300 and comparable Generation III+ SMR designs
- High-temperature gas-cooled reactors for industrial heat
- Nuclear-hydrogen production pathways
- Grid integration and energy storage combinations
Structured Finance & Capital Raising
Our partners bring over three decades of experience in structured finance, project finance, and cross-border capital markets. We advise sponsors, investors, and financial institutions on complex transactions requiring the synthesis of financial engineering, legal structuring, and sector-specific expertise.
Project Finance
From renewable energy installations to infrastructure developments, we advise sponsors on financing structures that optimise risk allocation, enhance returns, and align stakeholder incentives. Our experience spans origination, structuring, syndication, and financial close across European and international markets.
Cross-Border Transactions
International transactions require navigation of multiple legal systems, tax regimes, and regulatory frameworks. We bring practical experience in structuring cross-border investments, joint ventures, and financing arrangements across the EU, UK, and North American jurisdictions.
Restructuring & Special Situations
When transactions encounter difficulty—whether from operational challenges, market shifts, or stakeholder disputes—we provide forensic analysis and restructuring advisory services. Our experience includes debt restructurings, distressed asset workouts, and contentious stakeholder negotiations.
Family Office Advisory
We advise European family offices on direct investments in defence, energy, and technology ventures. Our work encompasses deal sourcing, due diligence support, co-investment structuring, and ongoing portfolio company advisory.
Transaction Types
- Equity and mezzanine capital raising
- Project finance and limited-recourse lending
- Joint venture and partnership structuring
- Leveraged buyouts and acquisition financing
- Debt restructuring and refinancing
- Success-fee advisory mandates
"We engage with matters of consequence—where the commercial, technical, and geopolitical intersect—and bring to each the rigour such matters deserve."
Discuss Your Requirements
We welcome enquiries from organisations facing complex challenges in our areas of practice. Initial consultations are conducted on a confidential, no-obligation basis.
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