Telecommunications
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
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020 3488 3335About
Provided by Alden Legal Limited
Alden Legal has established itself as a leading specialist in commercial, transactional, security and regulatory work in the Communications, Satellite and Space sectors. Working with clients in the UK and internationally, Alden advises on complex areas including: drafting national space and communications laws; communications radio-frequency spectrum issues; launch regulations; access to global spectrum and licences for in-flight, aeronautical and maritime communications; and obtaining pan-European internet-transmission landing rights for terrestrial communications.
As a trusted advisor and sector leader for industry, Alden provides holistic advice across national regulatory, international regulatory, national security, business strategy, strategic finance and liability issues, and the intersection between terrestrial, maritime, aeronautical (including drones) and space issues. Based on its in-depth knowledge and expertise, the firm advises on regulatory and commercial contracts aspects of previously unregulated innovative technology, including in-orbit satellite servicing, large communications satellite constellations, UK launches, complex regulatory communications challenges, and sustainability and insurance issues.
Few firms offer such board-level strategic communications advice and market intelligence. Alden is respected by large magic, silver circle and other international firms who instruct it to assist them and train their staff.
Chambers Review
Alden Legal has a respected telecoms team with noted strength in the space sector. The firm regularly represents satellite manufacturers and operators, as well as launch sites and aerospace companies. It is adept at advising on a range of commercial and regulatory matters in the sector, including spectrum issues, strategic collaborations and network infrastructure rollouts.
Work Highlights
- Alden Legal assisted Aalyria Technologies regarding regulatory issues with the UK government and European Space Agency.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Alden Legal are natural partners, so an easy choice to trust. The quality of their work and their knowledge on the topics makes it a privilege to be their partner. They are highly reputable."
"Alden Legal possess an extraordinary capacity for presenting complex policy and regulatory matters in terms that are comprehensible and relevant."
"Alden Legal is very well connected and networked to specialist sources of knowledge."
"Alden Legal's breadth of knowledge is immense, and they have always provided the most relevant, up-to-date and timely advice across all disciplines."
"Alden Legal are natural partners, so an easy choice to trust. The quality of their work and their knowledge on the topics makes it a privilege to be their partner. They are highly reputable."
"Alden Legal possess an extraordinary capacity for presenting complex policy and regulatory matters in terms that are comprehensible and relevant."
"Alden Legal is very well connected and networked to specialist sources of knowledge."
"Alden Legal's breadth of knowledge is immense, and they have always provided the most relevant, up-to-date and timely advice across all disciplines."
Notable Practitioners
Joanne Wheeler is regarded as pre-eminent in the space and satellite sector due to her considerable knowledge of regulatory and commercial issues.
"Joanne Wheeler is willing to contribute to us as partners. I cannot fault her whatsoever; we work with her every time because she is outcome-driven and willing to support in any way she can."
"Joanne Wheeler engages wholeheartedly with reviews and consultations to ensure future growth and maintain a responsible practice. She is absolutely leading in this work."
"Joanne is an inspirational lawyer who not only dedicates herself to her work, but also effectively manages to identify key roadblocks and seeks to resolve them with energy and passion."
Alex Monk frequently assists satellite and space sector clients with spectrum regulatory and licensing matters.
"Alex Monk has handled our matters with great professionalism, efficiency and a sense of completeness."
"Alex Monk's work is always delivered on time with great advice and support, and we rely on his professionalism to keep us safe."