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Telecommunications - UK-wide

2
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.

Work Highlights

  • 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 respondent
UK

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

Telecommunications respondent
UK

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 respondent
UK

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

Telecommunications respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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John Worthy
3
John Worthy
3
Band 3
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.

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

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

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James Walsh
4
James Walsh
4
Band 4
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.

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Paul Graham
4
Paul Graham
4
Band 4

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.

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John Worthy
3
John Worthy
3
Band 3
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James Walsh
4
James Walsh
4
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Paul Graham
4
Paul Graham
4
Band 4
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