Telecommunications
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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Norton Rose Fulbright is particularly strong with regard to commercial, corporate and financing transactions in the telecoms space, including high-profile partnership agreements in support of infrastructure projects. The team acts for lenders and borrowers on the agreement of new corporate or project finance facilities. It has a strong reputation for work on infrastructure transactions across Africa, principally concerning telecoms towers. It also handles global regulatory compliance projects. The team's disputes arm represents telecoms clients in High Court proceedings and international arbitrations.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright advised Zain Group on a joint venture with Ooredoo and TASC Towers, with the matter valued at USD2.2 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Norton Rose Fulbright covers a wide area of expertise both in terms of type of law and the complications of cross-jurisdictional matters."
"Norton Rose Fulbright were very commercially focused and always strived to find a solution."
"Norton Rose Fulbright met all deadlines set and were able to communicate and manage expectations well."
"The Norton Rose Fulbright team were able to navigate and assist in a very professional and commercially-minded approach during a complex structure with various jurisdictions."
"Norton Rose Fulbright covers a wide area of expertise both in terms of type of law and the complications of cross-jurisdictional matters."
"Norton Rose Fulbright were very commercially focused and always strived to find a solution."
"Norton Rose Fulbright met all deadlines set and were able to communicate and manage expectations well."
"The Norton Rose Fulbright team were able to navigate and assist in a very professional and commercially-minded approach during a complex structure with various jurisdictions."
Notable Practitioners
Oliver Stacey advises on acquisitions and financings in the telecoms sector, particularly those with international elements.
"Oliver Stacey is very business-oriented, and possesses high analytical skills and understanding of the situation."
"Oliver Stacey is commercially minded and able to assist in complex cross-border transactions in a prompt and timely manner."