Defence, security & critical infrastructures

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Introduction

Defence and security are no longer confined to military capabilities.

They encompass the legal, institutional and technological frameworks required to protect States, critical infrastructures, strategic industries and the resilience of public institutions.

Throughout his career, Thierry Granturco has advised European institutions, governments, public authorities and private stakeholders on matters involving defence, security, critical infrastructures and strategic technologies.

His practice has focused on the design of legal and governance frameworks supporting European cooperation, interoperability, regulatory implementation and the protection of strategic interests in politically and technically sensitive environments.

Selected Experience

The following examples illustrate Thierry Granturco’s professional practice in defence, security and critical infrastructures.

Legal design and implementation of the first European public-private European Root Certification Authority (ERCA), establishing a trusted legal and governance framework for secure cross-border electronic communications within the European Union.
Extension of the ERCA governance framework to non-European Union countries through negotiations conducted under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
Strategic legal support for a major European defence cooperation programme developed under the auspices of the European Defence Agency, involving the negotiation of industrial cooperation arrangements and the legal protection of sensitive technologies.
Development of legal and institutional frameworks supporting the protection of European critical infrastructures.
Advice on cross-border security cooperation involving European institutions, Member States and third countries.
Design of governance mechanisms supporting interoperability, regulatory implementation and operational cooperation.
Strategic advice on legally, politically and technologically sensitive projects involving public authorities and private industry.
Major, French Army Reserve (since 2019), contributing to a long-term commitment to national defence and public service.

Strategic Fields of Intervention

Defence & Security
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Strategic Technologies
European Defence Cooperation
Security Governance
Cross-Border Security Cooperation
Regulatory Frameworks
Strategic Industrial Cooperation
Crisis Preparedness
Strategic Advisory

Professional Approach

Defence and security projects require more than legal certainty.

They demand the integration of legal analysis, strategic vision, institutional coordination and technological understanding within environments where national interests, industrial capabilities and international cooperation must coexist.

Thierry Granturco’s approach is to use law and governance as instruments for enabling cooperation, managing strategic risk and supporting the implementation of sustainable security frameworks.

His objective is to contribute to solutions that strengthen resilience, preserve strategic interests and facilitate trusted cooperation between public institutions, international organisations and industrial stakeholders.