Telecommunications
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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Fieldfisher's telecoms practice advises on network sharing initiatives, outsourcing arrangements and network infrastructure projects, encompassing issues ranging from 5G to dark fibre. The team assists public sector clients with issues relating to the procurement of nationwide communications services. Key partners have additional experience advising on commercial and regulatory aspects of satellite projects. Clients benefit from the firm's strong practices in adjacent areas such as data protection.
Work Highlights
- Fieldfisher advised Voneus, an altnet, on a range of telecommunications regulatory, privacy and commercial issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We connect with a number of specialist lawyers at Fieldfisher who are always able to provide robust advice."
"The Fieldfisher team are skilled at presenting complex analysis in a clear, practical way."
"The Fieldfisher team has been able to cover any question that our team has come up with and provided us with extremely valuable counsel during negotiations to help us navigate deals."
"Fieldfisher are very aware of the commercial objectives their work is helping to deliver. They are interested in new ideas and supporting younger, high-growth companies."
"We connect with a number of specialist lawyers at Fieldfisher who are always able to provide robust advice."
"The Fieldfisher team are skilled at presenting complex analysis in a clear, practical way."
"The Fieldfisher team has been able to cover any question that our team has come up with and provided us with extremely valuable counsel during negotiations to help us navigate deals."
"Fieldfisher are very aware of the commercial objectives their work is helping to deliver. They are interested in new ideas and supporting younger, high-growth companies."
Notable Practitioners
John Worthy frequently advises on various aspects of satellite projects, with a particular focus on regulatory, procurement and contractual issues.
"John Worthy provided us with an excellent, responsive and competent service and we would not hesitate to use him again."
"John Worthy has very high insight into the space business."
James Walsh frequently advises network operators and commercial telecoms services users on an array of issues. His experience spans data protection and regulatory issues, as well as corporate acquisitions.
"James Walsh is a delight to work with. He is approachable and personable, with deep industry expertise and a clear communication style."
"James Walsh is practical and understands our business."
Paul Graham is recognised for his advice on regulatory and commercial matters relating to fibre network rollout and supply contracts.
"Paul Graham was helpful and responsive. The work was done on time and within budget."
"Paul Graham demonstrates first-class understanding of all pertinent matters, is highly responsive and is a pleasure to work with."
"Paul Graham continually provides the best advice, strategy and legal knowledge to my company in order to allow us to internally assess any matters that come up."
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