Aerospace and Defense
Shaping the Industry
The aerospace and defense industry is in continual flux. Commercial suppliers and subcontractors are under extreme pressure to keep pace with technological advances, global market forces, and regulatory hurdles. With offices in the center of “Aerospace Alley” in Colorado, and in key locations across the country, Taft offers decades of unrivaled insight and guidance through all aspects of legal and regulatory matters facing the industry.
Taft serves a wide spectrum of startups, prime and subcontractors, top manufacturers and suppliers, and launch service providers globally. Our extensive experience also spans the telecommunications and high-tech industries, often intersecting with aerospace and defense sectors. We are equipped to help clients tackle hard challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and avoid pitfalls. Our intense industry focus means we can fully understand clients’ businesses and the challenges they face.
Our robust multidisciplinary team includes:
- A former general counsel of one of the world’s largest aerospace contractors.
- A former senior vice president of risk management, chief ethics and compliance officer, and general counsel in the telecommunications/technology sector.
- Former engineers within the aerospace industry.
Our deep and nuanced industry knowledge and insights empower us to deliver thorough legal counsel to both U.S. and international clientele, as well as entities that support these pivotal industries.
Focused Insight and Guidance
As thought leaders in the industry, we remain at the forefront of legal developments and sector-specific concerns, adapting to the dynamic needs of the aerospace and defense markets. We provide focused legal, transactional, and regulatory guidance, ensuring that you receive assistance from attorneys who are well-versed in:
- Strategic planning, acquisition, and management of space assets, such as satellite design and manufacturing contracts.
- Space law and space treaties.
- Negotiating and executing government contracts.
- Facilitating mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, co-developments, and strategic partnerships.
- Managing real estate transactions, leasing, and land use zoning.
- Risk management and insurance solutions.
- Arbitrating and litigating space-related disputes at both national and international levels.
- Launch licensing and launch service agreements.
- On-orbit service provisions.
- Resolution and recovery of insurance disputes.
- Satellite and transponder leasing arrangements.
- Financing for satellite projects and construction, serving lenders, satellite proprietors, and lessees.
- Handling corporate, compliance, and transactional matters.
- Establishing security interests in mobile assets.
- Supporting Facility Clearances (FCL) and employee security matters.
- Protecting and managing data rights and intellectual property rights.
- Conducting internal and governmental investigations (OIG, DCIS, FCA, Qui Tam, etc.).
- Pursuing enforcement actions.
- Advising on workforce issues.
- Addressing environmental regulations and compliance.
- Ensuring adherence to federal and state regulatory requirements.
- Safeguarding data privacy and cybersecurity measures.
- Navigating export controls and technology transfer regulations.
