Telecommunications
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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(020) 7628 2020Chambers Review
Simmons & Simmons has an impressive reputation for advice on the tension between data protection regulations and the monetisation of data by telecoms operators. The firm offers broader experience in diverse matters ranging from the negotiation of telecoms service contracts and distribution agreements through to regulatory compliance mandates. It also advises on contentious commercial matters in the telecoms arena. The team is well versed in advising service providers on issues related to 5G rollout, including patent applications and equipment procurement. A culture of secondment of junior and senior lawyers helps nurture close relationships with clients.
Work Highlights
- Simmons & Simmons continues to advise Huawei Technologies on data protection and cybersecurity issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Simmons & Simmons are excellent at complex and sophisticated work."
"Simmons & Simmons consistently go above and beyond and are very user-friendly."
"Simmons & Simmons stand out because they really invest in their clients. They have been super-flexible for us and creative on the fee structures."
"Simmons & Simmons are experts and we can trust them to provide reliable and useful insights in every case. They are extremely responsive and can adapt to the requirements of in-house clients."
"Simmons & Simmons are excellent at complex and sophisticated work."
"Simmons & Simmons consistently go above and beyond and are very user-friendly."
"Simmons & Simmons stand out because they really invest in their clients. They have been super-flexible for us and creative on the fee structures."
"Simmons & Simmons are experts and we can trust them to provide reliable and useful insights in every case. They are extremely responsive and can adapt to the requirements of in-house clients."
Notable Practitioners
Alexander Brown has significant knowledge of data protection and cybersecurity issues in the telecoms sphere, as well as contractual and outsourcing matters. His clients include network providers and telecoms hardware companies.
"We really appreciated Alex's excellent advice and support. His advice on telecommunications-related topics is consistently excellent."
"There is nothing Alexander Brown cannot handle. If something comes up, he will fix it."