We have a leading European telecommunications practice with top-rated individuals advising on the major commercial transactions and regulatory issues across Europe and the Middle East. We have a particularly strong specialisation in competition and regulatory matters.
Our dedication to achieving a commercial solution, strategic advice, strength and depth of experience and expertise, coupled with our understanding of your business and industry sector, enable us to add real value when supporting your legal requirements.
We regularly advise in relation to all aspects of communications projects; including cyber centres, satellite network, fibre, systems and services procurement; network and managed centre procurement, interconnection and interoperability; trading and systems contracts; software and technology licensing; data protection and security; voice over internet protocol regulation; mobile content and distribution arrangements; mobile virtual network operation arrangements; m-commerce. We have extensive experience of drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial telecommunications agreements.
Our innovative Telecommunications team works with regulators and Government bodies, mobile operators, wireless and fixed network operators; and leading domestic and international telecommunications service providers and customers. We offer first-rate advice in relation to regulatory issues in the telecommunications sector; negotiating and concluding agreements for the provision of telecoms services; and the procurement of services to facilitate the roll-out of infrastructure. As part of a fully integrated service the team works closely and draws upon the telecoms sector expertise within the firm’s corporate, finance and commercial practice areas
Chris Watson has been named one of the world’s top 6 lawyers in Telecoms in the 2008, 4th edition of the ‘Guide to the World’s Leading Technology, Media and Telecommunications Lawyers’. In Chambers UK 2008, Chris Watson is ranked in band one for “Best of the UK Leading Individuals” for telecommunications. In addition, Chambers UK, mention that he is regarded in the industry as a “heavy hitter” who is… “praised for his international work, particularly in Europe and the Middle East”.