Della is Defence Sector Lead and an Associate in our Commercial team. She leads the firm’s engagement with the UK defence industry, supporting clients operating across the defence and security sectors.

Working closely with businesses, government stakeholders and industry partners, Della helps organisations navigate the legal, commercial and strategic challenges facing the defence ecosystem. Her work focuses on strengthening collaboration across the sector, supporting industrial resilience and helping businesses understand the evolving regulatory, geopolitical and national security landscape. She is passionate about ensuring legal advice is delivered with a practical appreciation of the realities facing defence organisations and those supporting UK defence capability.

Alongside her sector leadership role, Della advises clients on the national security, regulatory and strategic implications of corporate activity. Having previously specialised in competition and national security law, she works with businesses across the defence supply chain on matters including foreign investment, regulatory risk, strategic investment, supply chain resilience and government engagement. Her practice sits at the intersection of law, national security and public policy, helping clients navigate an increasingly complex operating environment.

Della’s perspective is further informed by her service as an Army Reserve Officer. Her military experience provides first-hand insight into the operational environment in which many of her clients operate, informing her understanding of defence capability, procurement, resilience and the strategic priorities of the UK Armed Forces. This combination of legal expertise and military experience enables her to advise clients with an appreciation of both the legal framework and the wider operational context in which decisions are made.

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