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.

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.

Rebecca Kirk, Head of Defence, Security and the Forces

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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.

Click here to listen to Rebecca Kirk, Head of Defence, Security and the Forces, as she explains why the commitments made under the Armed Forces Covenant can benefit both serving armed forces personnel and employers.

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.
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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.
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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.
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Defence, Security and the Forces Case Study

We acted for a defence contractor supplying complex software to MOD (jamming of remote triggers for IEDs).
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HCR Legal LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 596261). Registered in England number OC382982

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

HCR Legal LLP, 5 Deansway, Worcester, WR1 2JG

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Defence, Security and the Forces team

Claire Holford

Partner, Defence & Security
Dispute Resolution

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Ellis Jessica Walby

Associate
Employment and Immigration

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Heath Thomas

Partner, Head of Insurance, Risk and Regulatory and Thames Valley Office
Insurance, Risk and Regulatory

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Nicola Fincham

Senior Contract Manager
Commercial

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Nicolas Groffman

Partner, Head of International
Commercial

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Rachel Turner

Partner, Head of Corporate, Thames Valley
Corporate

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Raj Pahuja

Partner
Commercial

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Rebecca Kirk

Partner, Head of Defence, Security and the Forces Sector and Hereford Office
Employment and Immigration

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Richard Morgan

Partner
Dispute Resolution

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Sam Payne

Partner, Head of Restructuring and Insolvency Team
Restructuring and Insolvency

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Steven Murray

Partner, Head of IP and Technology Disputes
Dispute Resolution

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“Exemplary” advice settles dispute on professional negligence
Testimonial

Claire Holford was quick to act when a client came to her with a dispute resolution issue involving professional negligence. Thanks to Claire’s expertise and understanding, the issue was resolved through mediation.

The client said: “Over a week now since my story with you has been finalised, and with that I would like to say how amazing you were. HCR are very lucky to have you.

“Your professionalism was outstanding, your ability to recall vital information, and depth of knowledge to my case was exemplary.

“I cannot speak highly enough of you, and of course your paralegal, Simona, who quietly also knew everything. Enormous thanks for getting me through my story.”

Swift and effective response to support overseas contracts
Testimonial

Ensuring that their involvement in the World Expo 2020 in Dubai was properly covered by contracts which protected the company, brought management consultancy Quirk Solutions to our commercial team – Raj Pahuja and Hannah Clements’s experience with international contracts and their swift and expert response, kept their ambitions on track.

Chris Paton, MD of Quirk Solutions, and a former Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Marines, said of their help; “Thank you for your highly flexible approach – fitting with our timeline can’t have been easy, especially considering you delivered such high-quality advice.”

Defence, Security and the Forces - Richard Morgan
Testimonial

"It is reassuring to know that Harrison Clark Rickerbys have chosen to locate a regional office in Hereford. Octaga Security Services provide Security Solutions to a wide base of clients National and Internationally. On occasions we have had to deal with complex contracts involving International Law. HCR's appointed experts have managed to successfully conclude and confirm our procedures will be safeguarded. They have the experience and in-depth knowledge that enables us to concentrate on our business at hand leaving them to deal with the small print."

David Allison (Msyl)
Managing Director, Octaga Security Services Ltd

Defence, Security and the Forces - Richard Morgan
Testimonial

"Serbus Ltd recently had cause to seek professional legal advise after the threat of a commercial injunction was raised against us. This was a major concern for our company and a distraction to our business. Upon recommendation, we contacted Harrison Clark Rickerbys who very quickly established the facts and professionally started correspondence on our behalf. Throughout this period our appointed solicitor at Harrison Clark Rickerbys provided us with calm professional advice, delivered in a reassuring manner. The outcome was favourably for Serbus Ltd and we are extremely grateful to Harrison Clark Rickerbys for the professional services they've provided to date"

Seb Wiles
Managing Director, Serbus Group

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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

Three Counties v Persons Unknown: a case study

Triumph v Primus – tender summary

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

Security Industry Authority Case Study

Security Industry Authority 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

Defence, Security and the Forces Case Study

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

Swift and effective response to support overseas contracts

Defence, Security and the Forces - Richard Morgan

Defence, Security and the Forces - Richard Morgan

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A contractual dispute ensued between our client and the main contractor regarding the licensing requirements for personnel deployed on the task.
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We acted for a defence contractor supplying complex software to MOD (jamming of remote triggers for IEDs).
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Swift and effective response to support overseas contracts
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