Telecommunications
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Provided by Bristows LLP
Bristows' lawyers are known for their experience in telecommunications-related deals and disputes and their understanding of the technical issues involved.
- interpreting the regulatory regime that governs the provision and use of communications network
- disputes covering technology and commercial issues
- the procurement of fixed line and wireless networks
- telecommunications patents
- advising on the licensing of the technologies that underpin wireless and fixed line communications
- communications outsourcing - acting for organisations outsourcing their communications needs (such as LAN, WAN and voice networks or call centre operations) and assisting network operators outsource the maintenance – or even operation – of their core network
M&A and joint ventures in the telecom sector
We've been closely involved in all the major telecoms technology litigation over the past ten years, including all the key disputes related to the application of “FRAND” rules for licensing standard essential patents.
Chambers Review
Bristows is famed for its technology expertise and has a substantial telecoms hardware client base on the basis of its IP practice alone. Beyond that, the firm handles cross-border regulatory and compliance matters that examine the treatment of OTT service providers and sensitive issues of data protection law. The team assists with transactions in the sector as well as the procurement of telecoms services on a domestic or an international basis. Bristows' lawyers also handle commercial contracts, including network services and outsourcing supply contracts.
Work Highlights
- Bristows advised Lebara on a range of issues, including data protection and privacy compliance, and the application of the EU's 2022 Roaming Regulation and the 2016 Fair Use Regulation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bristows are extraordinary. Their advice is always succinct, commercial and timely. They can take an extremely complicated issue and educate an entire group of non-lawyers with ease."
"Bristows are specialists in their areas of expertise and are very commercial and pragmatic. They deliver legal advice in a clear and easily digestible manner."
"The Bristows team are very knowledgeable. They are quickly able to grasp the issue we are dealing with and provide pragmatic, commercially-focused advice."
"Bristows are extraordinary. Their advice is always succinct, commercial and timely. They can take an extremely complicated issue and educate an entire group of non-lawyers with ease."
"Bristows are specialists in their areas of expertise and are very commercial and pragmatic. They deliver legal advice in a clear and easily digestible manner."
"The Bristows team are very knowledgeable. They are quickly able to grasp the issue we are dealing with and provide pragmatic, commercially-focused advice."
Notable Practitioners
Toby Crick is a recognised telecoms practitioner who handles both regulatory and transactional mandates. He is especially well regarded for providing expert commercial advice to regulatory authorities.
"Toby Crick's knowledge and recall ability is unparalleled, and his client service is exceptional. His ability to explain complicated areas of law in simple terms really sets him apart from others."
"Toby is incredibly responsive when we need support. We have been impressed with his support in keeping our costs under control."
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