Information:
Date:
1. September 2026, 10.00 - 11.00 a.m.
Format:
Online
Fee:
Participation free of charge
Language:
English
Registration:
The rapid expansion of the space economy is increasingly shaped by technologies that serve both civilian and security purposes. From earth observation and satellite communications to navigation systems, many space-based capabilities are inherently dual-use, placing them at the intersection of commercial innovation and geopolitical strategy. As a result, companies operating in the space sector face a growing web of legal and regulatory challenges, particularly in the areas of export controls, sanctions, and compliance.
In Europe, and particularly in Germany and Norway, space is gaining strategic importance as governments seek to strengthen resilience, safeguard critical infrastructure, and ensure responsible use of sensitive technologies. This evolving landscape requires businesses to navigate complex national, European, and international legal frameworks while maintaining competitiveness and fostering cross-border collaboration.
This webinar will examine how dual-use considerations are reshaping the legal environment for space activities, offering practical insights into key risks, regulatory developments, and compliance strategies. It will provide a platform for discussion on how companies and stakeholders can manage legal uncertainty while unlocking opportunities in an increasingly interconnected and security-conscious space sector.
About the speakers:
Kai Neuhaus specialises in competition law and trade law. He is a member of the Defence & Security CMS task force.
He regularly advises companies on trade law compliance, EU sanctions, and trade embargoes, as well as export control, often in relation to goods on the export list.
Together with the criminal law team, he also has extensive experience in official investigations. He advises and represents companies in all proceedings before the EU Commission, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, the German Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control, the CJEU, and German courts.
Alf Amund Gulsvik is co-head of the CMS international group for aerospace and defence.
He is a procurement lawyer, and currently a board member of KOFA (the Norwegian complaints board for public procurement).
He has worked on the contracting of military, dual-use, and civilian satellites and services. In defence, he was for many years working as an external lawyer to the MoD, and has in recent years provided legal advice to the defence industry.
