Telecommunications
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 2
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Brick Court Chambers is a highly esteemed commercial set which provides high-end advice and representation in a broad range of matters in the telecommunications sphere. It can boast significant expertise in competition matters and frequently represents telecoms operators before the Competition Appeal Tribunal. Barristers at the set are also regularly instructed by telecoms companies to appeal Ofcom decisions, and are further proficient in handling cases that involve both telecommunications and intellectual property elements, such as those concerning the meaning of FRAND. The set possesses further expertise in both UK and Irish telecommunications law. Recent highlights include representing Optis in a claim against Apple concerning the licensing of telecommunications patents.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Senior clerk Tony Burgess is excellent - he's very responsive. I trust him for guidance if I'm looking for an individual; he ensures they have the right skill sets."
"The clerks are always very responsive and cooperative."
"Jo Francis, deputy senior clerk, is very good and very helpful."
"Senior clerk Tony Burgess is excellent - he's very responsive. I trust him for guidance if I'm looking for an individual; he ensures they have the right skill sets."
"The clerks are always very responsive and cooperative."
"Jo Francis, deputy senior clerk, is very good and very helpful."
Notable Practitioners
Sarah Love is an increasingly prominent regulatory specialist barrister who advises on key telecommunications regulatory legislation and frequently plays a role in prominent telecommunications appeals. She has extensive experience representing intervenors in appeals against Ofcom decisions.
"Sarah is fantastically bright; she's really able to grasp complex areas of law outside of her main field. She drafts written documents well and is an extremely hard worker."
"Sarah is an effective cross-examiner and very good at assimilating very complex subject matters and getting across the detail."
Sarah Ford KC is regularly instructed in important competition law cases in the telecommunications sphere. Her practice also extends to IP matters within the telecommunications sector, principally cases involving standard-essential patents. She handles regulatory and advisory mandates for leading telecommunications operators.
"Sarah Ford is very easy to work with, responsive and collaborative. She is also really smart and creative in the way she deploys arguments."
"She is very considered and precise in her advocacy."
Robert O'Donoghue KC is a competition law-focused silk who has demonstrable experience in telecommunications sector cases. He defends network operators in EC investigations and in subsequent ECJ appeals, and is noted for having particular knowledge of the Irish telecommunications regulatory landscape.
"Robert is a very good strategist and very knowledgeable."
Sarah Lee KC has impressive experience advising telecommunications operators on competition law and spectrum matters. She is a good choice for both regulatory work and commercial disputes arising in the sector.
"Sarah Lee provides really good advice."
"Sarah gives very clear, practical advice on complex issues."
Ranked Barristers at
Brick Court Chambers
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