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Fieldfisher

Telecommunications

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Telecommunications - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Fieldfisher's telecoms practice advises on network sharing initiatives, outsourcing arrangements and network infrastructure projects, encompassing issues ranging from 5G to dark fibre. The team assists public sector clients with issues relating to the procurement of nationwide communications services. Key partners have additional experience advising on commercial and regulatory aspects of satellite projects. Clients benefit from the firm's strong practices in adjacent areas such as data protection.
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Work Highlights

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  • Fieldfisher advised FibreSpeed on its broadband network handover transitional arrangements.

Strengths

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  • Fieldfisher are very thorough. The lawyers always follow up on questions and keep track of everything, which is really a relief for me.

    Telecommunications respondentUK

  • The team always ask the right and important questions. Their advice is always contextual, clear and risk-based, and always pragmatic and actionable.

    Telecommunications respondentUK

  • Fieldfisher offers specialised experience in negotiating and understanding MNOs as well as a clear understanding of how and when regulation applies due to understanding modern business models.

    Telecommunications respondentUK

  • They understand our business well. They're commercial and know what's important; they just get it.

    Telecommunications respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • John Worthy
    John Worthy

    John Worthy

    John Worthy frequently advises on various aspects of satellite projects, with a particular focus on regulatory, procurement and contractual issues.

    • John Worthy is very efficient and very proactive. He is fantastic at moving things forward and negotiating with the regulators.

      Telecommunications respondentUK

    • John Worthy knows the satellite business our own business very well. He is very thorough, into every detail and follows the market trends.

      Telecommunications respondentUK

    • John Worthy is an expert on contracts and the legal frameworks of satellite and subsea fibre cable systems.

      Telecommunications respondentUK
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  • James Walsh
    James Walsh

    James Walsh

    James Walsh frequently advises network operators and commercial telecoms services users on an array of issues. His experience spans data protection and regulatory issues, as well as corporate acquisitions.

    • James Walsh goes above and beyond, and I trust him to know what's good for us. He is very commercial.

      Telecommunications respondentUK
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  • Paul Graham
    Paul Graham

    Paul Graham

    Paul Graham is recognised for his advice on regulatory and commercial matters relating to telecommunications infrastructure and supply contracts.

    • Paul Graham is an excellent counterpart. We really appreciated the insight he provided.

      Telecommunications respondentUK
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