Reed Smith’s Aviation and Space Law Group understands the regulatory shifts and trends impacting space industry participants, from U.S. lunar and human space exploration policy to issues arising out of frequency interference with satellite transmissions. We advise financial institutions, manufacturers, and other industry participants on all aspects of space, satellite, and telecommunications law.
Satellite Financing: Areas of focus include structured financings; high yield offerings; joint ventures; mergers and acquisitions; manufacturer-related financing programs; ECA-related financings; satellite purchase and launch service contracts; satellite operator financings; tracking, telemetry and control agreements; and satellite frequency licensing agreements.
Restructuring: Experience includes space asset foreclosure auctions, space asset purchases out of in-court bankruptcy proceedings, and general advice to satellite operators, financial institutions, secured creditors, and creditors’ committees.
Regulatory and Litigation: We provide industry-related advice in connection with regulatory and litigation matters, including with respect to geostationary orbit, international telecommunications policy, technology transfer, transborder data flow, satellite insurance, and computer and communication interactions.
Thought Leadership: We provide industry insight through our annual Space and Satellite Regulatory Colloquium, covering topics ranging from market trends, industry consolidation, financing alternatives, and export controls to disruptive technology, data sharing, government procurement, and space resources. We also partner with associations, including the American Bar Association and Secure World Foundation, to provide updates on relevant legal and regulatory issues impacting the industry.
