spaceDentons has recruited the three lawyers from Jones Day to expand its global aviation practice.

Satellite telecoms lawyer Delbert Smith joins as senior space business counsel to lead the newly-formed multi-disciplinary global space business group. He has  35 years experience as an international lawyer in the high-technology and space business sector, advising on satellite legal matters.

Elizabeth Evans joins the New York office as a partner and will be global co-chair of the firm’s aviation finance practice, leading the team in the US.

She will be joined by Deepak Reddy, also appointed as a partner in the New York office.