Company news, Connectivity, EV, Legal, Our people, Resellers, Wayleave

2024 in review: our five key highlights

As the new year fast approaches, we’re recapping our standout highlights from 2024. From turnover growth to awards recognition, delve deeper into our best bits.

Company news, Connectivity, EV, Legal, Multi-dwelling units (MDUs), Our people, Recruitment, Resellers, Wayleave

Trenches Law achieves 37% year-on-year growth and makes two senior hires

With a 37% increase in turnover and a 16% uptick in partnerships, the last financial year has been a great success for Trenches Law. Our trusted expertise in the tech, telecoms, EV, and commercial law markets has seen a breadth of new clients (including international names) seek support from our specialists. So, how do we keep up with this demand? With a duo of new employees, of course. Rosana Lee has joined the senior team as head of legal and Caroline Ford as solicitor, both breathing fresh insight into our growing operations.

Connectivity, EV, Landlords, Multi-dwelling units (MDUs), Wayleave

History repeats: how MDUs are being left out of EV roll-outs

From overlooked wayleave agreements to a volatile investment climate, the EV industry is victim to many of the same bottlenecks seen during the full fibre roll-out. So, when will key players sit up and listen? Here, we talk through some of the biggest challenges hindering progress and explore how to overcome them.

Case Study, Client stories, EV, Legal, Multi-dwelling units (MDUs), Wayleave

Wayleave expertise streamlines EV charger installations for Ocean Charge

Given the difficult build environment, MDUs and MBUs have long been left out of EV charging installations, causing a major bottleneck in the move to green transportation. Instead of avoiding the gap, Ocean Charge is committed to plugging it. Keep reading to learn more about the business’ mission, and how Trenches Law’s wayleave expertise has helped streamline negotiations for frictionless installations.

Connectivity, EV, Legal, Wayleave

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.

Client stories, Code powers, Company news, Connectivity, EV, Events, Legal, Multi-dwelling units (MDUs), Our people, Training, Wayleave

Trenches Law’s 14 highlights from 2023

As we bid farewell to 2023, Trenches Law takes a moment to reflect on the milestones and successes that have defined our journey over the past year. From empowering the next generation to advancing in legal consultation, to new appointments, industry recognition, and fostering community connections, join us as we revisit some of the key moments that have shaped our path.

Plug into progress: four ways to streamline EV charging point roll-outs

The move to becoming a nation of electric vehicles is no longer a case of if, but when — and with the government set to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035, this looks to be sooner rather than later.

Connectivity, EV, Industry body, Legal

Updates to the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act: What’s Next?

Following Royal Assent in December 2022, the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act has now been passed. Further updates were made in April this year, which will have key impacts on telecoms operators, landlords and occupiers.

Connectivity, EV, Wayleave

Why isn’t the EV market talking about wayleaves?

Besides much-talked about concerns such as range anxiety and high cost, progress in today's electric vehicle (EV) roll-out is being largely hindered by lack of charging infrastructure. Without wayleave agreements in place, charge points simply can't be installed. So, why is the market not talking about this?

Company news, EV

Are we prepared for an EV future?

By 2030 the UK will require 300,000 public chargers in place. However, only 30,000 public chargers are currently online. So, how prepared are we for a greener, EV future? Hélène Maillet-Vioud, from Geldards law firm, provides further insight in our latest guest blog…

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