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Devereux

Telecommunications

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Devereux

Rankings

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Telecommunications - London (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Devereux is a highly respected chambers whose barristers handle a broad variety of telecommunications cases, including commercial as well as competition and regulatory law matters. Its members demonstrate notable expertise in disputes concerning the new Electronic Communications Code and frequently represent clients before the Upper Tribunal. This expertise extends to acting for clients from the real estate sector on issues arising as a result of the transition between the old and the new Electronic Communications Codes. Barristers at the set are also active in cases relating to Artificial Inflation of Traffic and its contractual consequences. The set's varied client base includes both UK-based and overseas mobile service providers, as well as infrastructure service companies. One client notes: "Devereux has strong expertise and the ability to summarise advice in an easy-to-understand way."

Glenn Billenness is the director of clerking.

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Strengths

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  • Devereux's clerks are very accommodating within tight schedules.

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  • The clerks at Devereux are super easy to work with. They come back quickly and are quite friendly.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Graham Read
    Graham Read

    Graham Read

    Graham Read KC is a hugely knowledgeable telecommunications specialist who benefits from vast experience in the sector and a close relationship with key client BT. He handles diverse matters that span sensitive advisory topics, appeals against Ofcom decisions and commercial litigation between telecommunications operators. Read has acted for several telecommunications operators in high-profile test cases regarding the new Electronic Communications Code concerning the status of telecommunications masts.

    • Graham Read is considered excellent in this sphere.

      Telecommunications respondentUK Bar

    • Graham is incredibly user-friendly; I trust him implicitly. He listens to his clients and does not just go off on a frolic of his own. He also works well with solicitors.

      Telecommunications respondentUK Bar

    • Graham Read is very thorough and commercial. Clients like him because he is not overly legalistic.

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    • Graham Read is an excellent and highly trusted KC.

      Telecommunications respondentUK Bar

    • Graham has tons of experience. He is a proven barrister in this field.

      Telecommunications respondentUK Bar
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  • Shaen Catherwood
    Shaen Catherwood

    Shaen Catherwood

    Shaen Catherwood specialises in disputes relating to the installation or removal of telecommunications apparatus. He is regularly instructed to act for leading telecommunications operators in cases that require a strong understanding both of the Electronic Communications Code and of real estate issues. Catherwood has acted in several test cases relating to the updated Code. He is also well regarded for his experience in representing service providers in relation to commercial disputes.

    • Shaen Catherwood has been brilliant in helping us with issues at short notice. His advice is clear and helped us guide the client on key issues.

      Telecommunications respondentUK Bar

    • Shaen Catherwood is very good, especially on the Code.

      Telecommunications respondentUK Bar

    • Shaen Catherwood is fantastic. He knows his way around. He is very able to act as a team player but also to advocate in his own right.

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    • Shaen Catherwood is super responsive. He cuts to the core very quickly and gives some really pragmatic advice. I am very impressed with him.

      Telecommunications respondentUK Bar

    • Shaen Catherwood has been around for a long time. He has got a lot of Code experience.

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  • Georgina Hirsch
    Georgina Hirsch

    Georgina Hirsch

    Georgina Hirsch is a highly capable barrister who regularly appears in cases before the Court of Appeal and CAT regarding telecommunications regulatory matters. She provides expert advice on the new Electronic Communications Code.

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