Defence & Space
LK advises public and private sector clients in the defence and space industries on regulatory compliance, risk management and commercial disputes.
Based in South Australia, a major centre of defence manufacturing in Australia and the home of Australia’s Space Agency, LK supports established and start-up organisations playing their role in delivering critical national security capability. We assist clients to navigate the regulatory environment in Australia and internationally and facilitate the delivery of contracts through careful contract management.
Experience
Australian Government Business Enterprise (GBE)
Providing ongoing legal support to a defence-focused GBE, including export controls, regulatory compliance and supply chain contracting.
Confidential Export Controls Advice
Represented a company providing electromagnetic warfare and spectrum management software on compliance with export control legislation and related contractual issues.
Multinational Aerospace Company
Acted as counsel in an arbitration with a European government concerning the destruction of a military aircraft.
Aerospace and Defence Service Provider
Advised a global aerospace and defence group on Australian and cross-border privacy compliance, data governance and risk mitigation.
Defence Contractor Dispute
Representing the head contractor to a Department of Defence contract in a contractual dispute with a sub-contractor in Federal Court (ACT) proceedings.
Defence Technology Company
Conducted cyber posture uplift project for a global listed defence company.
Hosted Payload Services Agreement
Represented an Australian company on issues arising from the termination of a hosted payload services agreement with a Spanish satellite operator, governed by Spanish law.
Space Services Agreement
Represented an Australian commercial space company on a dispute with a global provider of satellite services. This involved advising on a space-as-a-service contractual arrangement governed by English law and negotiating a commercial resolution.
Satellite Manufacture and Launch
Represented an Australian company on a dispute with United States companies arising out of an agreement for the manufacture, launch and operation of nano-satellites under a contract governed by United States law.
Defence Facility Dispute
Advised a contractor on a dispute arising from the construction of defence accommodation facilities.
United States Defence Firms
Advising US-based defence participants operating in Australia on compliance with national legislation and regulatory frameworks, including the development of Trade Controls Plans.
Supply of Components
Represented a commercial space company on a contractual and consumer law dispute with a supplier of micro controllers.
Tariffs on Satellites
Advised an SME on obligations regarding US tariffs imposed on satellites launched from the US.
Australian Defence Company
Representing an Australian prime defence contractor in a dispute with a large contractual counterparty on a series of major Australian government projects.
