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Bird & Bird

Telecommunications

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Bird & Bird

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The telecoms industry is changing; the transformation is fast, bold and irreversible. Modern consumer and business life depends on telecom networks, and the revolution offers businesses an opportunity to rebuild their position, adjust their approach and innovate.

We have unsurpassed experience in advising new technology communications service providers on international telecoms regulatory matters. We have telecoms experts across our extensive footprint and can integrate these lawyers into a single coordinated team capable of delivering seamless cross-jurisdictional regulatory advice. Whether dealing with emerging trends and functionalities such as nomadic service access and extra-territorial use of numbering, or advising on other areas of regulation including personal data protection, data sovereignty (localisation) and surveillance requirements (lawful intercept and data retention), we are fully aware of the significance of the key regulatory areas for new technology service deployment, and are equally accustomed to advising on these issues in a multi-jurisdictional context.

With over 400 dedicated Tech & Comms lawyers based across our 28 international offices we have one of the largest global teams focused on this sector.

Industries (7)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Satellites
  • Undersea Cables
  • Telecommunications
  • Automotive
  • Devices & Components
  • Data Centres

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Telecommunications - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird maintains a commanding position in the UK telecoms landscape, advising on contentious and non-contentious regulatory and transactional issues. The law firm has a large team of corporate, commercial and telecoms regulatory lawyers who serve a diverse client list that includes managed network and data centre service providers. It coordinates global regulatory mandates among group offices and with external local counsel to provide OTT service providers with an analysis of regulatory risks in different jurisdictions. It is frequently involved in telecoms projects relating to the rollout of 5G.

Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird represented Nokia in a mobile telephone patent portfolio dispute.

Strengths

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  • Bird & Bird offers clear, pragmatic advice and a commercial mindset.

    Telecommunications respondentUK
  • The Bird & Bird team are extremely enthusiastic and very understanding of our needs and our market.

    Telecommunications respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersGraeme Maguire
    Eminent PractitionersGraeme Maguire

    Graeme Maguire

    Graeme Maguire chairs the board of the firm and has a wealth of experience advising on both commercial and regulatory issues in the telecoms sector, including key industry issues such as the rollout of 5G. His client base includes significant telecoms players with international operations.
    • Graeme Maguire is deeply knowledgeable.

      Telecommunications respondentUK
    • Graeme Maguire is always available and responsive.

      Telecommunications respondentUK
  • Band 2Gordon Moir
    Band 2Gordon Moir

    Gordon Moir

    Gordon Moir frequently handles regulatory and competition law matters for telecoms operators across a variety of jurisdictions. He has particular experiencing in assessing cross-border billing models and obtaining SBO licences.

    • Gordon Moir clearly demonstrates decades of experience working on telecommunications issues. He is easy to deal with, responsive to feedback and shows strong leadership of his team.

      Telecommunications respondentUK
    • Gordon Moir is exceptionally well connected in the industry, as well as having a natural knack at deconstructing very complex concepts in a way which is digestible, commercial and clear.

      Telecommunications respondentUK
    • He gave good advice, provided direction and not just vague signposting, interpreted Ofcom regulations for our particular situation and knew the market well.

      Telecommunications respondentUK
    • Gordon Moir has created a well-oiled machine and continues to innovate around better ways to capture, collect and disseminate information.

      Telecommunications respondentUK
    • Gordon Moir knows telecoms regulations extremely well and has become a trusted adviser to us.

      Telecommunications respondentUK
  • Band 3Ronald M E P Hendrikx
    Band 3Ronald M E P Hendrikx

    Ronald M E P Hendrikx

    Ronald Hendrikx regularly handles commercial negotiations in the telecoms sector, often regarding infrastructure and IT-related projects. He primarily advises telecoms companies and communication platforms.
    • Ronald Hendrikx is extremely service-minded and very good at coordinating what resources to recommend.

      Telecommunications respondentUK
  • Up and ComingMarcus Bagnall
    Up and ComingMarcus Bagnall

    Marcus Bagnall

    Marcus Bagnall demonstrates significant commercial and regulatory telecoms expertise. His sophisticated practice includes obtaining spectrum licences for drones and satellites, as well as analysing Open Internet Regulations and providing benchmarking advice for commercial agreements.

    • Marcus Bagnall has strong commercial awareness with regard to our client issues.

      Telecommunications respondentUK
  • Associates to watchAnthony Rosen
    Associates to watchAnthony Rosen

    Anthony Rosen

    Anthony Rosen is a legal director in the commercial department at Bird & Bird, based in London. Rosen has experience acting for digital, tech and media clients facing telecoms, regulatory and competition issues.

    • Anthony Rosen is very easy to work with and is able to understand the impact of regulations with creative solutions.

      Telecommunications respondentUK

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