UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
Ranked Individual
Provided by Alden Legal Limited
Alden Legal has established itself as a leading specialist in commercial, transactional, security and regulatory work in the Communications, Satellite and Space sectors. Working with clients in the UK and internationally, Alden advises on complex areas including: drafting national space and communications laws; communications radio-frequency spectrum issues; launch regulations; access to global spectrum and licences for in-flight, aeronautical and maritime communications; and obtaining pan-European internet-transmission landing rights for terrestrial communications.
As a trusted advisor and sector leader for industry, Alden provides holistic advice across national regulatory, international regulatory, national security, business strategy, strategic finance and liability issues, and the intersection between terrestrial, maritime, aeronautical (including drones) and space issues. Based on its in-depth knowledge and expertise, the firm advises on regulatory and commercial contracts aspects of previously unregulated innovative technology, including in-orbit satellite servicing, large communications satellite constellations, UK launches, complex regulatory communications challenges, and sustainability and insurance issues.
Few firms offer such board-level strategic communications advice and market intelligence. Alden is respected by large magic, silver circle and other international firms who instruct it to assist them and train their staff.
Provided by Chambers
Alden Legal has a respected telecoms team with noted strength in the space sector. The law firm regularly represents satellite manufacturers and operators, as well as launch sites and aerospace companies. It is adept at advising on a range of commercial and regulatory matters in the sector, including spectrum issues, strategic collaborations and network infrastructure rollouts.
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Alden Legal advised EchoStar Mobile on licensing issues and represented the company in various licensing litigations.
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Alden Legal are very knowledgeable on UK space law, even on niche topics and for rare scenarios, and well connected with relevant contacts in the UK and abroad.
Alden Legal manage to maintain an up-to-the-moment global view of the sector, its drivers and its challenges.
Alden Legal offers best-in-class industry knowledge, attention to detail, professional communication and an excellent network across the space industry. The work delivered always has huge value-add.
Provided by Chambers
She is undoubtedly the best in the industry. Joanne Wheeler has proved herself many times and she is a trusted partner for me.
Joanne Wheeler is my favourite consultant to work with out of all the regulatory counsels I've engaged with in the UK and abroad. Her input has been invaluable to our efforts.
Joanne Wheeler is clearly the industry leader in this field. She is industry-recognised as the thought leader and the go-to person for legal support on anything to do with space.
Joanne Wheeler is a good technical lawyer.
Joanne Wheeler is just absolutely fabulous. She is hard-working, personable and well connected.
Head of Telecommunications
Provided by Alden Legal Limited
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