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Space and Satellite John has a passion for space and leads Foot Anstey’s Space and Satellite team, supporting space and satellite sector businesses and organisations in both the upstream and the downstream segments. Space and Satellite work highlights include:- Leading the Foot Anstey LLP team advising Spaceport Cornwall on the legal and regulatory framework for launch under the Space Industry Act 2018, delivering guidance on state aid, legal structures, planning and environmental, property and infrastructure and health & safety, in preparation for the first sovereign launch of spacecraft from UK soil in 2023. - Advising a Canadian rocket propulsion company on its acquisition of a rocket testing facility in the UK.- Supporting an Argentinian space tech business set up their new operations and expansion into the UK.- Client relationship partner for AeroSpace Cornwall, working with the wider Foot Anstey Space and Satellite team to support over 36 space and aerospace businesses with bespoke IP, data, commercial, corporate, real estate, infrastructure and employment advice.- Supporting the growth of US based Slingshot Aerospace in the UK as part of its international growth strategy.- A member of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Data and Space Industry Steering Group.- Co-author of a research paper "A discussion on policies and regulations governing the risks associated with radiation exposure for space tourism flight participants", published in the LSE Space Policy journal. Real EstateJohn is a leading member of Foot Anstey LLP's real estate team, delivering a broad range of high value, complex commercial property projects, with a particular focus on corporate real estate and large-scale development and infrastructure projects.Real Estate work highlights include:- Acting for a local authority to acquire over 100 acres of land for a major mixed use “Garden Village” development of 3,500 new homes, shops, community facilities, schools, care homes, open space and a sports stadium. - Supporting a local authority with the acquisition and long term management arrangements for over 100 acres of land designated as “Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space” to support the development of a large mixed use urban extension at South West Exeter.- Leading the Foot Anstey team advising an international charity on the acquisition of land and development of a £110m education and leisure venue.- Advising on the redevelopment of an historic airfield to create a mixed use creative arts and business hub.

Listed skills include Legal Advice, Property Law, Document Drafting, Legal Assistance, and 10 others.