Space Law

Our specialist team can advise clients at the cutting edge of the UK’s fast-growing space sector, providing clear, commercially focused guidance across the full lifecycle of space activities. With the UK government actively supporting expansion through its National Space Strategy and regulatory reform, businesses face both unprecedented opportunity and increasing complexity. We can help clients navigate the evolving legal framework, including the Space Industry Act 2018 (SIA), the Outer Space Act 1986 (OSA), and the UK’s spaceflight regulatory regime overseen by the Civil Aviation Authority, ensuring projects are structured for compliance, investment, and long-term success. 

We understand the entire space value chain—from satellite operators and launch providers to investors, manufacturers, and public bodies—advising on licensing, spectrum allocation, launch and in-orbit operations, liability and insurance, and international treaty compliance. Our expertise extends to the wider regulatory environment, including Ofcom spectrum licensing, export controls, national security and investment screening, data protection, and sustainability requirements such as orbital debris mitigation and end-of-life planning. Whether you are securing launch approvals, structuring commercial arrangements, or managing operational risk, we provide practical solutions grounded in both legal precision and sector insight.