Waterfront Law is proud to be part of DIANA Legal Connect, a network of law firms supporting dual-use innovators across NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA).

DIANA is a bold and strategic initiative, accelerating deep tech innovation across 32 member nations. Its mission: to empower companies developing transformative technologies in areas such as advanced communications, autonomy and unmanned systems, infrastructure resilience, quantum, biotech, and cybersecurity.

As part of Legal Connect, Waterfront Law sits at the intersection of law and innovation. We provide strategic legal support to help innovators navigate complex regulatory landscapes, and bring breakthrough technologies to market securely and responsibly.

Andrew Gordon, Partner and Head of Corporate and Commercial Law at Waterfront, said:

“We’re honoured to be joining DIANA’s inaugural Legal Connect panel at such a pivotal moment globally for defence innovation. The technologies emerging from DIANA’s ecosystem are reshaping defence, and it’s our role to ensure that the DIANA innovators are supported in navigating the complex, multi-jurisdictional, legal requirements and regulations, enabling them to scale. I am excited to work alongside some of the brightest minds in deep tech”.

What we offer DIANA innovators:

  • Legal guidance on IP, export control, and structuring (commercial licensing and corporate)
  • Support tailored to company size, maturity, and jurisdiction
  • Rapid-response consultations and strategic legal opinions
  • Experience advising on UK government contracts and NATO-aligned projects
  • Optional transition to full legal engagement if required

Why Waterfront:

  • Deep sector expertise in defence, cybersecurity, and communications
  • Boutique and partner-led, Waterfront offers specialist expertise without the premium price tag – delivering high-impact legal support that’s agile, personal, and cost-conscious.
  • Proven track record with IP-rich, dual-use tech businesses
  • UK-based with international reach
  • Scalable, collaborative legal support aligned with DIANA’s mission

Waterfront Law is proud to stand alongside DIANA in shaping the future of secure innovation.

Learn more at www.diana.nato.int.