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
Advising SME exporting to the US and Europe on compliance with Australian export control regimes.
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.
Space Services Agreement
Represented a commercial space company in a dispute with a global satellite services provider, including advice on a space-as-a-service contractual framework.
Satellite Manufacture and Launch
Acted for a commercial space company in a dispute concerning the manufacture, launch and operation of a constellation of small satellites.
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.
