Telecommunications
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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TMT - Technology, Media & Telecommunications from CMS UK
Chambers Review
CMS is acclaimed for its handling of diverse transactional telecoms matters, including the negotiation of joint ventures to lay new full fibre networks or fund-driven investments into owners of fibre optic infrastructure assets. The firm advises established players in the sector on broader M&A, competition or data protection mandates. The team is particularly adept at advising on regulatory aspects of significant projects on both a domestic and an international basis.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised Lycamobile on various commercial and regulatory matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS was able to bring in various subject matter experts to deal with specific issues and questions across both the corporate work but also across their litigation advice."
"CMS have been very meticulous in sticking to agreed budgets and have always provided very high value."
"Their ability to simplify complex matters in understandable terms helps me make the right decisions. Partner engagement is high, but you can also trust that the other fee earners are top quality."
"The partners involved were able to handle all matters regardless of complexity. All matters from tax to competition were handled, and when a team member was missing a substitute was available."
"CMS was able to bring in various subject matter experts to deal with specific issues and questions across both the corporate work but also across their litigation advice."
"CMS have been very meticulous in sticking to agreed budgets and have always provided very high value."
"Their ability to simplify complex matters in understandable terms helps me make the right decisions. Partner engagement is high, but you can also trust that the other fee earners are top quality."
"The partners involved were able to handle all matters regardless of complexity. All matters from tax to competition were handled, and when a team member was missing a substitute was available."
Notable Practitioners
Chris Watson is an extremely well-regarded telecommunications lawyer who possesses considerable expertise in the field. He frequently provides commercial and regulatory advice to a varied client base including telecoms companies, network operators and sector investors.
"Chris Watson is an exemplary lawyer and business partner."