Aerospace - GVA Professional Group

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Practice Areas

Research and legal advice on regulations

Aerospace covers a wide range of related laws and regulations, and rules internationally and among countries. Aerospace is an active field requiring the establishment of new laws, rules, and regulations. In addition, these regulations can be complex such that those who would like to launch new services, products and businesses are required to research, check, and adjust to related regulations before launching their services, products and businesses.
In GVA, we not only clarify issues that may arise in relation to the aerospace businesses by conducting research on regulations but also provide a wide range of legal services for our clients to aid them in launching their businesses, including consideration and giving advice on business schemes and support in applying new laws and regulations not only in Japan but also in other select countries.

Legal work related to contracts (drafting, reviewing and other support)

In Aerospace, entrepreneurs move their businesses forward with the collaboration of other relevant entities (research institutions, companies to launch rockets or satellites, subcontractors, and providers of data on satellite data). To set terms and conditions for business transactions, it is essential to understand the rules on liability for damages specific for aerospace, regulations and other law systems regarding aerospace.
We support business professionals involved in aerospace by drafting and reviewing contracts, assisting in negotiations, and providing legal advice on the conclusion of contracts to promote aerospace-related businesses.

Legal advice on data businesses (Japan, America, EU, etc.)

Many laws and regulations exist worldwide for data businesses and these change quickly. Many countries are establishing and integrating guidelines for data businesses. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the data flow for each business and determine its compliance with regulations.
Especially for entities handling satellite data, they need to handle such data carefully by taking into consideration not only rules on aerospace but also the laws and regulations on data protection.
In GVA, we utilize our accumulate knowledge on AI and Data to provide our clients with legal advice and the latest information.

Others

We also respond to various consultations on corporate legal work.

Features

Advice from experts on aerospace is essential for entrepreneurs in order for them to avoid any conflict in laws in their businesses as there are variety of related laws and treaties.
In addition to our knowledge on applicable laws of aerospace our roster of attorneys, who are familiar with business and industries, is able to provide legal support for matters related to laws, anticipating the future needs of businesses.

Achievements

Case Examples

Research on sub-orbital flight
Joint Research and Development Agreement on an academic-industrial alliance
Business Collaboration Agreement with R&D Companies (Domestic and Cross-border)
Partnership Agreements with experts such as professors or researchers
Contract with a company launching a rocket
Research on drone racing in Japan
Research on the Japanese Radio Act
Research and Contract in relation to a demonstration experiment
Consultation on labor of employment
Consultation on funding (finance: equity, debt)
Consultation on IPO (including establishment of rules)

Publication

「ドローンの商用利用に関する航空法改正の概要」 (Published on March 2022, Business law) (Available only in Japanese)
「FrontierTech」（宇宙法）（ビジネス法務2018年7月号）
「Introductin宇宙ビジネス」（ビジネス法務2023年11月号・12月号）
宇宙美容マガジン「MIRROR」Vol.03
宇宙美容マガジン「MIRROR」Vol.04　　等