Space Law

Advancements in technology and lower barriers to entry have opened the space industry to both startups and established businesses. This sector is shaped by innovation and collaboration but also faces regulatory complexities and significant risks. In such an environment, having a trusted legal partner who understands these unique challenges is essential.

Our space team includes experts on regulatory compliance and we advocate for your business through the process of applying for permits or licences.  We advise on the Australian telecommunications and radiocommunications legislative frameworks and offer industry-focused commercial legal support for R&D grants and collaborations, technology commercialisation, tax and structuring issues, property transactions, environmental and native title issues, intellectual property protection, IT procurement and data and cybersecurity matters.

Our team actively engages in space industry events and provides practical, forward-looking advice to help clients navigate the complex and fast-moving regulatory landscape.

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Industry Knowledge

Our specialists have the industry knowledge to provide practical advice for navigating legal and regulatory requirements over the lifecycle of new or existing projects.

Our team actively participates in space industry events and is across developments in the fast-moving regulatory and legislative landscape.

Our space team includes experts on regulatory compliance and is well-positioned to advocate for your business through the process of applying for permits or licences.  We also have experience advising on the Australian telecommunications and radiocommunications legislative frameworks.  Beyond the strict compliance piece, we offer industry-focused commercial legal support for R&D grants and collaborations, technology commercialisation, tax and structuring issues, property transactions, environmental and native title issues, intellectual property protection, IT procurement and data and cybersecurity matters.

Space Law

Our experience

  • Confidential clientReviewed proposed satellite arrangements and advised on various satellite communications issues, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Confidential clientProvided structuring, tax, and charity endorsement advice for establishing Australia’s first charity focused on education and industry participation in the space sector.
  • Major Australian UniversityAdvised on use of Australian spectrum for space systems, satellite networks and radiocommunications licences; regulatory frameworks for commercial space activities, and licensing requirements for satellite telecommunications networks.
  • Government departmentDocumented research collaboration and commercialisation arrangements for satellite-enabled technology enhancing worker communications and safety in remote areas.
  • US space companyActed in relation to a range of Australian regulatory matters.