fbpx
X
hcr law events
HCR Law Events
About Us +
Our Charitable Foundation Our Commitment to Net-Zero Our Events Our Professional Networks Price Transparency
Our Offices +
Birmingham Cambridge Cardiff Central England Cheltenham Hereford London Thames Valley Worcester Wye Valley
Our Resources +
Articles Events Videos Publications Media Centre Newsletter Archive Insight: Future Workspaces Insight: Cyber Insight: In-House Lawyers Insight: Brexit
Also From HCR LAW +
Child and Parent Law Eagle HR Medical Accident Group Notarial Services Wills at Work

discover what we're about

YOUR PROPERTY MATTERS +
Buying or Selling a Property Planning, Highways and Environment Agricultural and Rural Land
PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY +
Relationships and Family Law Entering a Relationship Leaving a Relationship Children Financial Issues Protecting Vulnerable People
PROTECTING YOUR FUTURE +
Making A Will Setting Up A Trust Personal Tax Private Wealth and Family Offices When Someone Dies Contesting a Will Older and Vulnerable Clients Notarial Services
WHEN THINGS GO WRONG +
Medical Negligence Personal Injury Personal Insolvency Directors’ Duties Senior Executives

GET STARTED

Moments that Matter

Advice and information for key life moments

See how we can help

INSIGHTS

SERVICES

Banking and Finance +
Banking and Finance Acquisition Finance Asset and Trade Finance Real Estate Finance
Commercial +
Commercial Business Contracts GDPR and Data Protection Intellectual Property (IP) Protection IT Contracts Sports Law
Corporate +
Corporate Company Formations Due Diligence Reporting Mergers, Acquisitions and Disposals Pensions Private Equity and Venture Capital
Dispute Resolution +
Dispute Resolution Commercial and Corporate Disputes Debt Recovery Financial Disputes Financial Services Freedom of Information Requests In-House Lawyers Intellectual Property (IP) Protection Judicial Reviews Public Procurement Real Estate Dispute Resolution Reputation Management Restrictive Covenants
Employment and Immigration +
Employment and Immigration Human Resources from Eagle HR Opening doors to the UK Senior Executives Support for Employers
International +
International Five International Hubs – China Five International Hubs – India Five International Hubs - Middle East Five International Hubs – Netherlands Five International Hubs – Nordics Five International Hubs – USA 关于我们
Investigation, Regulation and Tax +
Agriculture Financial Services Regulation Food Safety and Food Hygiene Health and Safety Insurance Licensing Private Hire and Taxi Licensing Regulation Road Traffic and Accidents Security Industry Authority (SIA) Licensing
Real Estate +
Commercial Property Construction and Engineering Property Development Energy and Renewables Planning, Highways and Environment Real Estate Dispute Resolution Real Estate Finance Residential Property Agricultural and Rural Land Healthcare Real Estate
Restructuring and Insolvency +
Restructuring and Insolvency Turnaround and Refinancing Corporate Insolvency Personal Insolvency

SECTORS

Agriculture and Rural Affairs +
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Agricultural and Rural Land Equine Fisheries Renewables Regulations, Agreements and Disputes Wills and Estate Planning for Farmers and Landowners
Construction and Engineering +
Construction and Engineering Construction and Engineering Contracts Construction and Engineering Disputes
Defence, Security and the Forces +
Defence, Security and the Forces International Trade Services for Businesses Services for Individuals
Education and Charities +
Education and Charities Academies Further Education Independent Schools Universities Charities
Finance and Financial Services +
Finance and Financial Services Banking and Finance Financial Services Regulation Insurance Real Estate Finance Restructuring and Insolvency
Health and Social Care +
Health and Social Care Dentists Vets Healthcare Real Estate
Technology +
Film, Media and Entertainment Intellectual Property (IP) Protection

GET STARTED

Business Journey

We're here to support your business, from start-up to sale

how we can help
Why join HCR? +
About Us Our Values Life outside the office Our Professional Networks
Early Careers +
Routes into a legal career Training Contracts Vacation Schemes
Our Current Vacancies
Around The World +
China India LEI Network Middle East Netherlands Nordics USA

Defence, Security and the Forces

If you’re a defence and security specialist, or member of the armed forces, you need someone who speaks your language. We understand the challenges you face and have the clearance required to operate across the entire defence industry. Our knowledge and experience will help you to avoid unnecessary delays and wasted costs. We offer discounted legal services for serving military personnel, veterans and ex-forces businesses.

Watch our video

Services offered by our team

International Trade Services for Businesses Services for Individuals

Why should we use you?

We understand your industry like no other. Amongst our other appointments we provide a full HR service to all 13 regions of the UK Reserve Forces and Cadets Association, and we have personnel who are members of the Army & Navy Club in recognition of their services to the sector. Due to our unique insight and years of working within the sector, we can provide comprehensive and commercial solutions to your legal issues.

Do you have a military background?

Many of our staff do, and some of our team are also former regulars and reserves or military wives.

Do you have security clearance?

Several members of our team have the necessary clearance (up to DV) to work on List X premises and projects, and we consider this absolutely essential to work within this sector.

Richard Morgan, Head of Defence, Security and the Forces

Dispute Resolution

Direct Dial: +44 3301 075 797
Mobile: +44 7890 304 469

email me LinkedIn profile
sign up to our newsletter
Follow our team on Twitter

KEY CONTACTS

Whole Team

Endorsements & Awards

Armed Forces Covenant – Gold Award

Our Experience

We have broad experience working across the entire defence and security industry, and have developed a cross-departmental team that covers legal services for both businesses and private individuals. Our experts can provide assistance, support and advice in a number of specialist areas, including: 

  • Export licensing and finance
  • Distribution and agency agreements
  • Intellectual property protection
  • International trade
  • Investigations in hostile environments
  • Data protection and security
  • Insurance and risk management advice.

We also help individuals leaving service, providing advice on best practice in establishing your own business, and if you’re serving overseas, we’ll help you make sure your personal matters are efficiently looked after. We’ve been granted a Gold Award by the MoD, for furthering the Armed Forces Covenant, in recognition of the high-quality services we offer.

Our Clients

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a security company working for the UN or a member of the forces – if you operate within the defence sector, we’ll provide you with practical, commercial advice. In the last 12 months, we’ve assisted secure data and communications companies, asset tracing and recovery businesses, and military vehicle sourcing groups among many others.

Thanks to our wide range of clients, we’ve developed key relationships within the defence industry, enabling us to introduce you to joint venture and partnership opportunities. We also bring our clients and industry experts together at our Defence and Security Groups and annual defence and security expo, giving you access to new markets and opportunities. For further information see www.3cdse.co.uk and www.3cdsg.co.uk.

No-nonsense advice and support. We are proud to offer serving personnel discounts ranging from 5 to 15% on legal services for you and your business.

Three Counties v Persons Unknown: a case study

Protesters can be a threat to established events, and the Three Counties Defence and Security Expo (3CDSE) at the Three Counties Showground is no different.

view full case study

Triumph v Primus – tender summary

Richard Morgan, Head of Dispute Resolution at HCR, represented US-owned multinational aerospace component manufacturer Primus International Holding Co – they sold their aerostructure composite business, including facilities at Farnborough in England and at Rayong in Thailand, to Triumph Controls UK Ltd. Two years later, Triumph alleged breaches of warranty in a share purchase agreement and began proceedings against Primus, claiming US$65m damages.

view full case study

Security Industry Authority Case Study

Security Industry Authority Case Study

A contractual dispute ensued between our client and the main contractor regarding the licensing requirements for personnel deployed on the task.

view full case study

Defence, Security and the Forces Case Study

We acted for a defence contractor supplying complex software to MOD (jamming of remote triggers for IEDs).

view full case study

< Previous > Next

How can we help you?

Hear what our clients say about our Defence, Security and the Forces Service

“Exemplary” advice settles dispute on professional negligence

Claire Holford was quick to act when a client came to her with a dispute resolution issue...

Read full testimonial→

Swift and effective response to support overseas contracts

Ensuring that their involvement in the World Expo 2020 in Dubai was properly covered by contracts which protected...

Read full testimonial→

Defence, Security and the Forces - Richard Morgan

"It is reassuring to know that Harrison Clark Rickerbys have chosen to locate a regional office in...

Read full testimonial→

Defence, Security and the Forces - Richard Morgan

"Serbus Ltd recently had cause to seek professional legal advise after the threat of a commercial injunction...

Read full testimonial→

We can also help you with

RESOURCES

CAREERS

ALSO FROM HCR LAW

Sign up for news

Harrison Clark Rickerbys Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 520892). Registered in England number 7033248

HCR Legal LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 596261). Registered in England number OC382982

Harrison Clark Rickerbys, 5 Deansway, Worcester, WR1 2JG


How to complain | Accessibility | Covid Risk Assessment | Covid Risk Assessment (Wales) | Covid Visitor Guidelines | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Pricing Policy | Solicitors Regulation Authority | Modern Slavery Statement | Gender Pay Gap Report | Our Commitment to Net-Zero

© 2023 Harrison Clark Rickerbys

Got a question?

Send us an email

x
Newsletter HCR featured image

Stay up to date

with our recent news

x

Defence, Security and the Forces

Supporting our armed forces and the sector


Contact us today x
LOADING
< Back
About Us +
Our Charitable Trust Our Commitment to Net-Zero Our Events Our Professional Networks Price Transparency
Our Offices +
Birmingham Cambridge Cardiff Central England Cheltenham Hereford London Thames Valley Worcester Wye Valley
Our Resources +
Articles Covid-19 Hub Events Newsletter Archive Media Centre Publications Videos Cyber In-House Lawyers Brexit Future Workspaces
Also From HCR Law +
Child and Parent Law Eagle HR Medical Accident Group Notarial Services Private Client
< Back
Your Property Matters +
Buying or Selling a Property Planning, Highways and Environment Agricultural and Rural Land
Protecting Your Family +
Relationships and Family Law Entering a Relationship Leaving a Relationship Children Financial Issues Protecting Vulnerable People
Protecting Your Future +
Private Client Making A Will Private Wealth and Family Offices Setting Up A Trust When Someone Dies Contesting A Will Older and Vulnerable Clients Notarial Services
Protecting You Now +
Clinical Negligence Personal Injury Personal Insolvency Directors' Duties Senior Executives
Your Personal Journey
< Back

Service Teams

Banking and Finance +
Acquisition Finance Asset and Trade Finance Real Estate Finance
Commercial +
Business Contracts Charities GDPR and Data Protection Intellectual Property (IP) Protection IT Contracts Sports Law
Corporate +
Company Formations Due Diligence Reporting Mergers, Acquisitions and Disposals Pensions Private Equity and Venture Capital
Dispute Resolution +
Commercial and Corporate Disputes Debt Recovery Financial Disputes Financial Services Freedom of Information Requests In-House Lawyers Intellectual Property (IP) Protection Judicial Reviews Public Procurement Real Estate Dispute Resolution Reputation Management Restrictive Covenants
Employment and Immigration +
Immigration Human Resources from Eagle HR Opening doors to the UK Senior Executives Support For Employers
International +
International Five International Hubs – China Five International Hubs – India Five International Hubs - Middle East Five International Hubs – Netherlands Five International Hubs – Nordics Five International Hubs – USA 关于我们
Investigation, Regulation and Tax +
Agriculture Financial Services Regulation Food Safety and Food Hygiene Insurance Licensing Private Hire and Taxi Licensing Regulation Road Traffic and Accidents Security Industry Authority (SIA) Licensing Tax and Tax Investigations
Real Estate +
Commercial Property Construction and Engineering Property Development Energy and Renewables Planning, Highways and Environment Real Estate Dispute Resolution Real Estate Finance Residential Property Agricultural and Rural Land Healthcare Real Estate
Restructuring and Insolvency +
Turnaround and Refinancing Corporate Insolvency Personal Insolvency

Sectors

Agriculture and Rural Land +
Agricultural and Rural Land Equine Fisheries Regulations, Agreements and Disputes Wills and Estate Planning for Farmers and Landowners
Construction and Engineering +
Construction and Engineering Contracts Construction and Engineering Disputes
Defence, Security and The Forces +
International Trade Services for Businesses Services for Individuals
Education and Charities +
Academies Further Education Independent Schools Universities Charities
Finance and Financial Services +
Banking and Finance Financial Services Regulation Insurance Real Estate Finance Restructuring and Insolvency
Health and Social Care +
Dentists Health and Social Care Vets Healthcare Real Estate
Technology +
Film, Media and Entertainment Intellectual Property (IP) Protection
Your Business Journey
< Back
AROUND THE WORLD +
LEI Network China 中文 India Middle East Netherlands Nordics USA
< Back
Why join HCR? +
About Us Our Values Life Outside The Office Our Professional Networks
Early Careers +
Routes into a legal career Join Us Training Contracts Vacation Schemes
Our Current Vacancies