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How telcos can prepare for the EU AI Act

With the EU AI Act now in force, any business operating in the EU and selling AI-related products or services must navigate new compliance requirements. But what do these look for tech resellers and telecom operators? Here, we unpack the key regulations, insight from industry leaders, and practical steps to help organisations prepare.
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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.
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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.
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Tailored legal support propels growing internet and cyber security reseller

Backed by decades of collective experience in the tech and telecoms industries, Trenches Law is adept at navigating even the most complex regulatory challenges on behalf of resellers. This seasoned expertise, coupled with a glowing reputation among industry peers, is exactly what set the team apart for growing ISP, Backbone Connect. Discover how our suite of legal services are reducing project headaches, curbing costs, and boosting compliance to aid the firm’s growth.
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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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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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