(George John; Charlotte Le Roux; and a Hogan Lovells UK colleague).Â
Smallsat regulatory developments abound in the European Union (EU)and United Kingdom (UK). This session would review and help smallsat operators understand recent and forthcoming regulatory, legislative, and policy updates on space, spectrum, and related matters, such as the following:
George John
George John ensures regulations do not disrupt innovation and investment for established and emerging technologies particularly in the aerospace, telecommunications, sports, medical, and mobility industries.
Technologies empowering satellite connectivity, smartphone downloads, the monitoring of ball trajectory and speed or athlete biometrics at sporting events, real-time telehealth applications, and drone deliveries encounter U.S. and international regulation.
Operators of these and similar platforms regularly rely on George to navigate related legal, policy, and technical challenges. He advises clients on radiofrequency (RF) spectrum use, orbital debris mitigation, and remote sensing licensing while engaging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, national administrations outside the United States, and international standards bodies, including the International Telecommunication Union. Those interactions have helped him shape and streamline regulations on RF spectrum, the safety and sustainability of space, and Earth imagery; negotiate RF spectrum rights at international fora; and complete associated due diligence for venture-capital and private-equity investments.
Before joining Hogan Lovells, George served as in-house regulatory and transactional counsel for a pioneering nanosatellite company, where he secured satellite, earth station, and remote sensing licenses and negotiated satellite launch and insurance agreements. Other previous stops include the FCC’s International Bureau Satellite Division, where he tackled satellite and earth station licensing and rulemakings, and the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Chief Counsel, where he undertook commercial space launch, reentry, launch site operation, and other aviation regulation projects.
Outside of work, George actively mentors young lawyers and others interested in space, telecommunications, and technology.
Theo Cornish
Theo is an associate in Hogan Lovells’ Energy, Infrastructure, Resources and Projects team in London. He has experience advising clients on sector-specific regulatory issues, particularly in the defence, aerospace and telecoms sectors, as well as drafting and negotiating a wide range corporate and commercial agreements. Theo is a committee member of the UK chapter of the Space & Satellite Professionals International.
Charlotte Le Roux
Charlotte is a Counsel specializing in commercial and regulatory matters with a strong focus on the space and telecommunications sectors. She advises on cutting-edge legal issues at the intersection of technology and industry—ranging from satellite communications and spectrum regulation to cybersecurity, AI, and the digital transformation of mobility. Charlotte regularly supports French and international clients across the space ecosystem, helping them navigate complex regulatory environments and negotiate innovative contractual frameworks, whether for large-scale satellite projects, NewSpace ventures, or hybrid telecom systems. Her experience also spans related sectors such as IT, energy, transportation, and financial services. In addition to her practice, Charlotte lectures on space and telecommunications law at Paris V Descartes University and teaches data protection law at Paris II Panthéon-Assas University.