Spice Route Legal

We help defence companies protect and commercialise innovations through strategic IP protection, licensing, and tech transfer frameworks that comply with India’s defence procurement policies and dual-use technology regulations.

We help our aviation clients make technology work harder, smarter, and faster. As arguably one of the leading technology law firms in India, we advise on a range of matters including embedding systems into operations, securing IP ownership, and negotiating complex software and service agreements that power next-gen aviation.

We represent clients in procurement-related disputes, contract claims, and regulatory enforcement actions, and offer counsel in arbitration proceedings involving defence PSUs, vendors, and the Ministry of Defence.

We regularly advise on infrastructure transactions across the aviation and defence sectors, including structuring and negotiating a wide range of contracts such as co-development agreements, offset implementation agreements, airport service agreements, and ground handling contracts to large-scale technology deployments and vendor deals for terminal systems.

We advise on complex M&A transactions in the defence and aerospace sectors, including strategic acquisitions, joint ventures, and internal reorganisations. Our clients value our deep understanding of the regulatory and national security nuances governing defence sector deals in India.

We work closely with our clients to advise them on leasing structures, financing strategy, and asset mobility across the aviation and defence sectors.

We work closely with aviation and defence businesses to decode complex regulatory frameworks and streamline challenges. From securing critical licences to addressing sector-specific regulatory compliance, our expertise enables us to provide actionable guidance that supports operational continuity and strategic growth. Whether it’s a new launch, tech implementation, or operational risk, we help ensure that daunting regulatory processes don’t stall progress.

We provide end-to-end advisory on India’s defence procurement frameworks, including the Defence Acquisition Procedure, 2020 (DAP), and the Defence Procurement Manual, 2009 (DPM). Our clients – ranging from foreign OEMs and Indian joint venture partners to MSMEs and system integrators – rely on our expertise to navigate complex procurement classifications, offset obligations, and bid lifecycles with strategic clarity and legal precision.