Your digital future.
Our legal specialism.

For too long, UK businesses have been over-reliant on the expensive, slow moving and often risk-averse expertise provided by city law firms.
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Our wayleave automation solution has won the Business & Product Innovation category in the national FSB Small Business Awards!

"To be recognised as having an award-winning product is truly special and we were stunned when our name was announced as the overall winner.”

Sharon McDermott
 Managing Director, Trenches Law
Welcome to Trenches Law

We entered this market space to be different and to challenge the status quo.

Recognising the pace and complexity of the electronic communications industry – not least when it comes to Code powers and wayleaves – Trenches Law was established to fill a market gap. We’re a team of strategic professionals who have lived and breathed the world of fibre, connectivity and technological infrastructure for most of our careers. As a result, we’re proud to have quickly grown to become one of the most renowned legal firms in this fast-growth sector, trusted by some of the UK’s most well-known brands.

Wayleaves

Whether delivering a fully managed service or support on a specific wayleave matter, we initiate proactive dialogue with landowners and local authorities, to enable rapid network expansions.

Legal services

Regulated by the SRA and drawing on our portfolio of commercial law expertise, we’re frequently asked to become our clients’ bolt on legal team. Our services are designed to fuel business growth while remaining compliant.

EV charging points

Guiding commercial clients through the negotiation of wayleave agreements so they can legally and accurately progress the installation of electric vehicle charge points, at pace.

Contact our team on 01256 856 888 or email us at enquiries@trencheslaw.co.uk for a no obligation discussion about your needs.

Contact our team on 01256 856 888 or email us at enquiries@trencheslaw.co.uk for a
no obligation discussion about your needs.

Working with us

We’re a business that’s dedicated to moving your organisation forward.

Driven by our values, we ensure they sit at the core of all the services we deliver. We pride ourselves on having no single point of contact. You’ll have access to a full team, not just an individual.
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Meet our team
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Our client results
Working with Trenches Law

Hear from our clients

"Trenches Law is our go-to legal partner - the team helps with everything from stakeholder negotiations and the preparation of MSA templates, to the provision of practical advice which helps us remain agile, mitigate risks and keep advancing our business. I am very impressed by their speed, level of experience and fee structure. Organisations have sadly become used to paying over the odds for the expertise of a traditional legal practice, but there's nothing traditional about Trenches Law!"
Steve DunnDirector and Founder, 1823 Group
"It’s a busy time for us as a telecoms operator that is also building new fibre optic networks, and we’re preparing to further ramp up our new roll-outs. It’s therefore important that we have access to high quality and ultra-responsive legal support. When it comes to assistance with documentation and contractual work, Trenches Law is one of the very best in our industry. They have significant expertise in this complex environment and their sector presence is notable. They're always available and very approachable."
Graham SargoodChief Executive, Box Broadband Limited
"I’ve found working with Trenches Law a breath of fresh air. The team have a lot of telecoms experience and this shows in the way they approach their work. I’ve found their attitude, approach and knowledge incredibly helpful in negotiating commercial contracts and also for any advice regarding the wayleave and property elements of the telecoms sector."
Dave FerryITS Technology Group
"The aftercare - following our wayleave training - has been second-to-none. We were not only equipped with a better understanding of how the wayleave process works, but also given supporting documents and useful links to refer to, further expanding our knowledge and helping us to tackle this complicated subject in a more streamlined way.”
Carolynne YuleConverged Communication Solutions
“I thought the application for Code powers would be cost prohibitive. That was before I met Trenches Law. They spearheaded the process for us, providing guidance, insight, mediation and confidence, and to have a place on the register will prove transformational for us, as an ISP.”
James OrmerodManaging Director, Vispa
“Our wayleave training with Trenches Law was detailed and extremely helpful - everything was carried out in such a straight-forward way. We liked how it gave us the time to ask questions and really made sure we were fully up to speed with regards to the wayleave process and navigating its complexities with ease. In addition, being able to discuss the real world scenarios gave us a better understanding of alternative approaches to obtaining agreements, and we’ve enhanced our team’s knowledge in this niche area, as a result.”
Steve HamWayleave Manager, Airband
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"Trenches Law is our go-to legal partner - the team helps with everything from stakeholder negotiations and the preparation of MSA templates, to the provision of practical advice which helps us remain agile, mitigate risks and keep advancing our business."
Steve DunnDirector and Founder, 1823 Group
"It’s a busy time for us as a telecoms operator that is also building new fibre optic networks, and we’re preparing to further ramp up our new roll-outs. It’s therefore important that we have access to high quality and ultra-responsive legal support. When it comes to assistance with documentation and contractual work, Trenches Law is one of the very best in our industry. They have significant expertise in this complex environment and their sector presence is notable. They're always available and very approachable."
Graham SargoodChief Executive, Box Broadband Limited
"I’ve found working with Trenches Law a breath of fresh air. The team have a lot of telecoms experience and this shows in the way they approach their work. I’ve found their attitude, approach and knowledge incredibly helpful in negotiating commercial contracts and also for any advice regarding the wayleave and property elements of the telecoms sector."
Dave Ferry ITS Technology Group
“The aftercare - following our wayleave training - has been second-to-none. We were not only equipped with a better understanding of how the wayleave process works, but also given supporting documents and useful links to refer to, further expanding our knowledge and helping us to tackle this complicated subject in a more streamlined way.”
Carolynne YuleConverged Communication Solutions
“I thought the application for Code powers would be cost prohibitive. That was before I met Trenches Law. They spearheaded the process for us, providing guidance, insight, mediation and confidence, and to have a place on the register will prove transformational for us, as an ISP.”
James OrmerodManaging Director, Vispa
“Our wayleave training with Trenches Law was detailed and extremely helpful - everything was carried out in such a straight-forward way. Sophie Huntbach delivered the session and was very engaging. We liked how she gave us the time to ask questions and really made sure we were fully up to speed with regards to the wayleave process and navigating its complexities with ease. In addition, being able to discuss the real world scenarios gave us a better understanding of alternative approaches to obtaining agreements, and we’ve enhanced our team’s knowledge in this niche area, as a result.”
Steve HamWayleave Manager, Airband
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What is a master service agreement (MSA) and why does it matter?

A master service agreement, or MSA, is not just a tick-box legal document. For organisations at any stage of growth, these strategic documents enable you to operate efficiently, manage risks, and build enduring partnerships for long-term success. Discover how to navigate them with confidence and deliver mutual benefit for all parties.
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Why legal fees are a barrier to meeting gigabit roll-out targets

For an operator entering into a wayleave agreement, it’s very likely that they’ll cover the legal — and often surveyor — fees for the landowner. This is perfectly reasonable because, in most cases, a landowner shouldn’t be ‘out of pocket’. However, the issue then arises not from an operator paying these fees, but in the amount that some law firms are charging to negotiate the contract.
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Trenches Law celebrates seven years of industry impact

This month, on 28 June, Trenches Law is proud to mark its seventh birthday. Founded in 2017 with a mission to provide straight-talking, business-changing legal support, the company has built an enviable reputation as the go-to expert for telecom operators, tech start-ups, and others. Now, when taking stock of the strides it has made to date, the team celebrates its relentless pursuit for innovation, seasoned expertise, and customer-first approach that has made reaching this milestone possible.
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Commercial EV charging: Legal support for installation success

The UK’s EV charging network has undergone seismic changes, since the first major round of installations in 2013. But as today’s government targets pivot, charging companies are under greater scrutiny to ensure infrastructure keeps pace — not least when it comes to the commercial EV chargers powering some of the UK’s most ambitious businesses. Terry Daniell, operations director and commercial EV sector specialist, explores how inviting a bolt-on legal partner from the outset can curb financial, operational, and environmental challenges.
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Our charity of the year

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is our nominated Charity of the Year

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) will be our nominated Charity of the Year

“We’re heavily guided by our principles, which means we’re big on relationships and driven by our beliefs in everything we do. The IWF remove hundreds of thousands of horrifying images circulated by online perpetrators to help protect vulnerable children, and this is something we’re acutely aware of within our own industry, so the decision to support this cause was a no brainer for us.”

Sharon McDermott – Managing Director and Founder

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