Established in 2023, the network is dedicated to supporting the sector by promoting the achievements of Scottish SpaceTech companies, attracting investment, nurturing talent pipelines and developing commercial opportunities.

The sector is expected to grow substantially, with revenue projected to reach £4 billion within the next six years and the creation of over 12,000 new jobs by 2030.

Callum Sinclair, partner and head of technology and commercial at Burness Paull, said: “With Scotland at the heart of the UK’s space industry, we’re very excited to join the Scottish Space Network as a founding partner and play our part in helping the sector realise its ambitions.

“From advising growing businesses creating world-class tech to being involved in the development of the Sutherland Spaceport project, we’ve long been part of the ecosystem providing legal advice across a range of business areas including funding & investment, employment & immigration, and cyber & data privacy.

“The Scottish Space Network is a driving force behind the sector and we look forward to adding value to members and other partners alike.”

Dr Phil Merchant, principal chartered (UK) and European patent attorney at IP firm Marks & Clerk, said: “As a firm with a rich history of supporting technological innovation, Marks & Clerk is thrilled to join the Scottish Space Network as a founding partner.

“The space sector in Scotland is rapidly advancing, and we are eager to contribute our expertise in intellectual property to help safeguard and promote the groundbreaking developments emerging from this dynamic industry. We look forward to collaborating with the network and its partners to drive forward the vision of Scotland as a global leader in space technology.”