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The Baker McKenzie Telecoms team provides solutions to cutting-edge telecoms issues for clients who are at the forefront of their industry. We offer an unrivalled level of expertise and continue to be well renowned for advising on a wide range of activities such as regulatory advice, including advice on VOIP / SIP trunking; commercial telecoms work, including in relation to network sharing arrangements, network transformation (including to enable the launch of 5G) and the implementation of the telco cloud; connected devices / internet of things; mobile device arrangements (including buyback / financing and associated financial services regulatory issues across multiple jurisdictions); mobile data analytics; telecoms JVs (e.g. to establish “towercos” or “fibercos”); network outsourcing for providers and customers; consumer telecoms (including relating to mobile appstores); major telecoms procurement projects; and data protection/security.


The telecoms team represent a wide variety of practice areas which allows us to offer our clients a complete service.

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Telecommunications - UK-wide

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie handles significant commercial agreements on behalf of traditional telecoms companies and major international regulatory mandates for OTT and digital service providers. The London office coordinates global teams to advise on changes in the data protection regulatory environment and on the differing treatment of telecoms services between local regulators in European and global jurisdictions. The team advises on a diverse spread of commercial mandates, including the negotiation of network sharing agreements or licensing for specific telecommunications services.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie advised Eutelsat on its carve-out and partial sale negotiations, amounting to EUR790 million in ground segment infrastructure assets.

Strengths

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The London Baker McKenzie team are particularly impressive and can assist with ensuring local teams understand our business objectives.

Telecommunications respondent
UK

Baker McKenzie offers deep knowledge and understanding of all telecoms technologies, old and new.

Telecommunications respondent
UK

Baker McKenzie have the ability to understand our company's needs and preferences, and consider these when providing legal advice.

Telecommunications respondent
UK

Baker McKenzie provides very clear, confident and concise advice.

Telecommunications respondent
UK

This department is always willing to find an answer for our questions. I feel comfortable reaching out for guidance.

Telecommunications respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Steve Holmes
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Band 2

Steve Holmes frequently assists significant telecoms clients with commercial matters, including advising on regulatory implications of transactions. His enviable client base consists primarily of international communications and technology companies.

Steve Holmes is efficient and business-minded.

Steve Holmes has deep-rooted telecoms experience. He is an absolutely outstanding telco lawyer and knows the market and the business very well.

Steve had a great understanding of our requirements and was able to provide strong advice to solve complex issues.

Steve is an excellent relationship partner and a trusted extension of our team.

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Robbie Downing
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Band 4
Robbie Downing is highlighted for his international regulatory expertise in the telecommunications sector. He assists clients with risk assessments and privacy reviews, as well as issues that sit at the intersection of telecoms and IT services.

Robert Downing is incredibly responsive and can explain and understand very sophisticated telecoms matters.

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Maulik Mittal
Maulik Mittal
Associates to watch

Maulik Mittal is an increasingly noted senior associate at Baker McKenzie, gaining significant client recognition for his commercial and regulatory work.

Maulik Mittal is responsive and his legal advice is excellent.

Maulik Mittal is a particularly dedicated and hard-working senior associate with great understanding of the data centre sector and customer concerns.

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Telecommunications
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Steve Holmes
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Band 2
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Robbie Downing
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Band 4
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Maulik Mittal
Maulik Mittal
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