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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Space

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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

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Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is home to a highly respected space team known for its strength in both transactional and regulatory work. The team regularly advises satellite companies, private equity firms and commercial space stations, among others. Clients look to the firm for counsel on high stakes M&A, commercial contract matters and NASA compliance issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells Cadwalader represented Ovzon in connection with all of its space industry contracts.

Strengths

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  • The Hogan Lovells Cadwalader team always provides outstanding insight and direction on complex legal issues.

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  • The Hogan Lovells Cadwalader team is extremely responsive and they are proactive in their follow-ups.

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  • Hogan Lovells Cadwalader provides excellent counsel on various complex space law issues.

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  • Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has an incredibly deep bench across all legal functional areas that touch upon space and satellite.

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  • The Hogan Lovells Cadwalader team demonstrates a phenomenal understanding of the market and space industry.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Randy Segal
    Band 1Randy Segal

    Randy Segal

    Randy Segal co-leads the firm's space and satellite practice. She is held in high esteem for her experience in handling M&A, joint ventures and investments for a range of leading industry participants.

    • Randy's depth and breadth of knowledge in the space industry and beyond is impressive.

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    • Randy has decades of experience in the industry, is extremely well connected and has in-depth expertise in specific topics.

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    • Randy is a legend in the space and satellite world who leads legal thought and is invaluable to her clients.

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    • Randy is an incredibly smart lawyer who is revered by clients for her straightforwardness and analytical approach.

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    • Randy is an excellent attorney who is extremely knowledgeable.

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  • Band 2Alexis Sáinz
    Band 2Alexis Sáinz

    Alexis Sáinz

    Alexis Sáinz is noted for her work advising space and satellite companies on regulatory and finance matters. Her experience spans launch services, international space treaty compliance and issues concerning emerging space technologies. She serves as co-leader of the firm's space and satellite practice.

    • Alexis has deep industry knowledge and is always solution-oriented, which makes her a pleasure to work with.

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    • Alexis is loved by clients due to her attentiveness, knowledge and solution-oriented approach.

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    • Alexis is very approachable, provides a high quality service and always makes herself available.

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    • Alexis has a commercial, strategic mindset, and is both knowledgeable and hard-working.

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  • Band 2Steven M Kaufman
    Band 2Steven M Kaufman

    Steven M Kaufman

    Steven Kaufman is co-head of the firm's space and satellite practice. He is deeply experienced in advising on regulatory policy, contractual issues and licensing matters.

    • His thoughtful approach to architecting solutions is excellent.

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    • Steve is a brilliant attorney who is able to manage extremely complex, difficult matters.

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    • Steve is incredibly knowledgeable on emerging trends.

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    • Steve is always incredibly thoughtful in trying to find creative solutions to hard problems. He is always a pleasure to work with.

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    • Steve has incredible experience that he brings to the table.

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  • Up and ComingGeorge V John
    Up and ComingGeorge V John

    George V John

    George John is a well-respected up-and-comer in the space market. He regularly provides clients with advice concerning satellite connectivity and space operations across both the public and private sectors.

    • George is ahead of the curve. He keeps clients abreast of regulatory developments and helps formulate thoughtful strategies.

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    • George has stellar knowledge of space-related regulatory matters.

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    • George is well-informed, practical and experienced in the space law regulatory field.

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