Space Is Everywhere: How Satellite Data Powers Industries Beyond the Stars

Space Is Everywhere: How Satellite Data Powers Industries Beyond the Stars

Written by Scott Fyfe, Edinburgh-based senior associate in the Space and Satellite team at UK law firm Burges Salmon When most people think of space, they imagine rockets, astronauts, and distant planets. But the reality is far more grounded. Space is not a siloed sector—it’s a foundational enabler of innovation…

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Burges Salmon advises Oxygen Conservation on landmark acquisition of Scotland-based Kinrara Estate from BrewDog

Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has advised longstanding client Oxygen Conservation, the leading natural capital asset manager, on its acquisition of the Kinrara Estate from craft brewer BrewDog. Spanning nearly 10,000 acres within the Cairngorms National Park, the site marks a significant milestone in Oxygen Conservation’s mission to Scale…

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Burges Salmon named as supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Legal Panel for Government agreement

Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has been named on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Legal Panel for Government agreement (RM6360). Through the agreement’s Lot 1 – Legal Services, Burges Salmon will continue to provide general legal services to UK central Government departments, public sector bodies and other related entities. Lot…

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Burges Salmon acts on £40 million financing to support fibre broadband expansion across rural Scotland

Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has advised AlphaReal, the specialist real assets investment manager, on a bespoke £40 million lending solution to Highland Broadband, enabling the substantial expansion of its fibre network across rural Scotland. The Scottish National Investment Bank is also supporting the initiative with an additional £10…

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Burges Salmon named Law Firm of the Year at The Legal Business Awards 2025

Edinburgh-based law firm Burges Salmon has been named ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at the prestigious Legal Business Awards 2025, held in London on 30 September to celebrate excellence across the legal profession. With revenue up over 60% since the launch of its ‘BAmbitious’ strategy in 2021, the accolade recognises…

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Burges Salmon publishes third edition of Guide to Nuclear Law as sector complexity and ambition grow

Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon is proud to announce the launch of the third edition of its acclaimed Guide to Nuclear Law, the essential and highly regarded resource for all legal professionals and stakeholders operating across the nuclear sector. The guide delivers in-depth analysis and practical guidance on both UK…

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Burges Salmon strengthens Projects offering with strategic partner hire in Edinburgh

Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon is pleased to announce the appointment of Lillian Mackenzie as a partner in its Projects department, based in the firm’s Edinburgh office. Lillian joins Burges Salmon as a key strategic hire, bringing nearly 25 years of experience advising on complex infrastructure projects across the…

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Burges Salmon welcomes newly qualified solicitors in Scotland

Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has welcomed its first cohort of newly qualified solicitors in Edinburgh who completed the firm’s market-leading training programme. Eva Hunter and Marcus Jones were admitted to the roll of solicitors earlier this month, becoming the first trainees to qualify in Scotland through Burges Salmon’s…

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Burges Salmon acts for OnPath Energy on NatWest financing to support Scottish-based onshore wind development

Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has advised leading UK renewables developer OnPath Energy on a bilateral financing to support the development of its Mill Rig Wind Farm project, a 33.4MW Scottish onshore wind scheme. NatWest provided project financing for the asset, with the long-term agreement including a term loan…

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Burges Salmon leads on £59.6m equity-strong Joint Venture as part of Government-backed Peak Cluster decarbonisation project

Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has advised on the creation of a joint venture (JV) vehicle for Peak Cluster, a carbon capture project that aims to secure a sustainable future of 40% of the UK’s cement and lime industry within a low carbon future, with a focus on supporting…

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