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Kelly is a Director based in Edinburgh, Scotland – She represents clients across all four corners of the UK. Kelly is a qualified Solicitor in Scotland, as well as England & Wales. She is also a Notary Public (FCO approved) and holds prestigious membership with the WS Society as a Writer to His Majesty’s Signet ‘WS’. Kelly leads our UK Energy Sector Group, as well as our UK Space Industry Group. With her very specific experience and interest in these sectors, she’s adept to advising on the nuances associated with these sectors, whether it is skills shortages, talent retention and workforce planning, as well as assessing appetites for commercial decisions whilst balancing compliance risk. Kelly was personally approached to become a member of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross-party group on Space and is an active contributor and speaker at industry specific events. Given the UK’s ambitious net zero targets, she also advises on the relevancy of Green Skills, specific to rapidly growing sectors like Space. Kelly is also responsible for coordinating and managing mobility programs on behalf of clients globally. She often coordinates coverage for her clients globally and delivers strategic legal and tactical advice as well as advisory services. Kelly is part of Fragomen’s Corporate Social Responsibility and Pro Bono teams and in 2024 she was recognized by the Law Society of England and Wales in their pro-bono recognition list. She is also a student mentor for her alma mater and actively supports the development of others.