Practice offering provides guidance to clients navigating emerging orbital economy
New York, NY – November 4, 2026 – Pierson Ferdinand LLP (“PierFerd” or the “Firm”) is pleased to announce the formation of the Firm’s Space and Satellite Law Practice, an international initiative supporting companies, investors, and institutions navigating the new frontier of legal risk presented by space activities.
The formalization of a Space and Satellite Law group reinforces the Firm’s commitment to meeting clients where they are. Partners will advise clients across disciplines relating to the orbital economy, including licensing and regulatory approvals, government contracting, cross-border investments, Earth observation data and GeoAI, export controls and national security, and international dispute resolution.
The practice will be led by Corporate Partner Kevin Pomfret, a former satellite imagery analyst with more than 40 years’ experience in the geospatial community, and Litigation Partner Kamel Aitelaj, a seasoned representative of sovereigns and multinationals, including in the space community, in a wide range of proceedings.
Kevin and Kamel are joined by a curated group of Partners with experience servicing clients across borders, including:
A. Michael Pierson and Joel M. Ferdinand, Co-Chairmen at Pierson Ferdinand, said:
“Our Space and Satellite Law Practice reflects both our Firm’s commitment to servicing clients across the full spectrum of legal need and the incredible depth of experience presented by our Partners. We believe our Team is in a strong position to provide clients in the orbital space with skilled counsel as space-related work continues to evolve.”
Corporate Partner Kevin Pomfret and Litigation Partner Kamel Aitelaj said:
“The space economy has outgrown the legal frameworks it was built on. Commercial operators and the investors behind them are navigating licensing, procurement, data rights, export controls, and international policy questions all at once, and the disputes that follow when deals and missions don’t go as planned. We’ve launched this practice because clients need counsel who understand not just the laws and regulations as written, but where they’re heading — in Washington and in the international forums that increasingly shape the industry. Our team combines deep regulatory and transactional insight with disputes experience to protect our clients’ interests at every stage.”
About PierFerd
Pierson Ferdinand LLP is an international law firm serving clients globally from 25+ markets. Its 300+ Partners practice in 90+ areas of law, including corporate, M&A, securities, employment and executive compensation, intellectual property, litigation, private clients & estates, and tax. Its Partners bring significant experience from leading law firms, corporate legal departments, and government.[1]
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[1] In London, the firm operates as Pierson Ferdinand UK LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales with registered number OC449880. It is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with registered number 8006801. Pierson Ferdinand UK is connected with its affiliate in the United States, Pierson Ferdinand LLP, although they are two separate legal entities.
The word “partner” denotes a member of Pierson Ferdinand UK or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications.
