First check the agreement's payment, suspension and notice provisions and whether the provider followed them. Many agreements require written notice and a cure period before suspension. If payment was delayed because of foreign exchange approvals or bank processes in Bangladesh, document that clearly, as it may be relevant to negotiations or a defence. We can help negotiate a quick reinstatement, often through a payment plan, while preserving any claim for wrongful suspension. In the satellite industry, prompt restoration of service is usually the first commercial priority. We act quickly where service is affected.

It depends on the contract chain. Manufacturing contracts typically include in-orbit warranties for a defined period, often with limited remedies. Launch contracts usually contain reciprocal waivers of liability among launch participants, which shift risk to insurance. Insurance policies then respond according to their own terms and exclusions. Capacity users' contracts with the operator may include service credits but exclude larger losses. We analyse each layer to identify who bears the loss and whether any party has a viable claim, which is often the central question in satellite industry disputes. Insurance terms are often decisive.

Most international satellite contracts provide for arbitration, often under ICC, LCIA or SIAC rules, with seats such as London, Paris, Geneva or Singapore, and governing law commonly English or New York law. Some local service contracts in Bangladesh provide for arbitration in Dhaka or for the Bangladesh courts. The choice affects cost, confidentiality, timing and enforcement. We advise on these clauses before disputes arise, and in live disputes we assess whether the clause covers the claim and how any award would be enforced in Bangladesh or elsewhere. Satellite industry clauses vary widely.

Possibly. Whether a licence suspension, regulatory directive or change in rules counts as force majeure or change in law depends on the contract wording, the cause of the regulatory action and whether the affected party contributed to it. Many contracts exclude events within a party's control, such as failure to renew a licence on time. We review the clause, the regulatory record and notice requirements, and advise both on the contractual position and on whether the regulatory action itself can be challenged or resolved directly with the regulator. Notice periods must be observed.

Technical evidence is often decisive. It may include telemetry data, anomaly reports, carrier monitoring logs, interference reports, network performance records and engineering analyses. We work with independent experts in satellite engineering, RF performance and network design, and we advise on preserving and collecting data early, before it is overwritten or becomes hard to obtain. We then present the technical case in clear, non-technical terms so that arbitrators or judges can follow it, which is essential in satellite industry disputes. Send written retention requests to suppliers and contractors promptly. We also prepare clients' own engineers to give evidence clearly and consistently.

If the operator has assets in a country that applies the New York Convention, the award can usually be enforced there, subject to the limited grounds for refusal. Many satellite operators hold assets and receivables in several jurisdictions, which can assist enforcement. If the operator is state-owned, sovereign immunity issues may arise, and these depend on the law of the enforcement country and the contract's waiver provisions. We coordinate with foreign counsel to identify assets and choose the most effective enforcement forum for the award. Asset information is best gathered before the award is issued.

They can. Satellite components and ground equipment may be subject to export control regimes in the supplier's home country, such as those of the United States or European countries, as well as sanctions rules. A supplier may refuse delivery, delay shipment or terminate a contract citing export control restrictions. Whether that is a valid excuse depends on the contract and the regime. We work with foreign counsel to assess these issues and advise Bangladeshi purchasers on their position and options, including alternative suppliers where needed. Satellite industry supply chains are especially exposed.

Often it is, particularly between parties who must keep working together, such as an operator and a long-term capacity customer. Mediation can produce commercial solutions, such as migration to new capacity, revised pricing or extended terms, that an arbitral tribunal cannot order. Some contracts require negotiation or mediation before arbitration. We prepare clients for mediation with a clear view of their legal position and best alternatives, so that any settlement reflects the real strength of the claim and the commercial value of the relationship. Mediated outcomes can be recorded as binding terms.