Burness Paull and Space Network continue partnership to drive UK space innovation and scale

We are pleased to announce the renewal of our strategic partnership with Space Network, the world’s fastest-growing space sector ecosystem.

This marks the second year of collaboration, reinforcing the commitment to provide world-class legal and regulatory expertise to companies across the global space economy.

Over the past year, as UK legal partner, Burness Paull has supported members of Space Network on a wide range of legal matters – from funding and investment, commercial contracts, to employment, immigration, and cyber & data privacy. Their involvement has been instrumental in helping both early-stage ventures and scaling companies navigate the complex legal landscape of a fast-evolving sector.

As the space industry continues to expand internationally, the renewal ensures that members of the Space Network | UK Hub can access Burness Paull’s expertise in areas critical to commercial growth and internationalisation.

Callum Sinclair, Partner and Head of Technology & Commercial at Burness Paull said:
“The last 12 months have shown the real value of combining specialist legal expertise with an ambitious, growing sector. From spaceport development to scaling data-driven businesses, we’re proud to have played a role in supporting the UK space sector. Renewing our partnership with Space Network reflects our continued commitment to helping the ecosystem thrive.”

Jamie Kerr, immigration partner at Burness Paull said: “As the space sector continues to grow across the UK, organisations are meeting skill shortages by bringing global talent to live, work and invest in the UK. With immigration rules tightening and changing, it can seem a challenge to recruit and retain international people, but we are here to help Space Network members attract the brightest and best to this key and growing sector.

Andy Campbell, Founder and CEO of Space Network, added:
“Burness Paull’s knowledge and dedication have made a significant difference to our members in their first year as a partner. Their support has enabled companies to move faster, with greater confidence, through some of the most complex legal and regulatory challenges facing the sector. We’re delighted to extend this partnership for a second year as we continue to expand globally.

Burness Paull’s experience in the space sector ranges from advising global space companies on their international talent acquisition strategies, to supporting early-stage businesses through accelerators like the Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC). The renewal as a Space Network UK legal partner signals ongoing commitment to empowering companies at all stages of growth.

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