Commercial legal services
We become a trusted extension of our clients' teams and are frequently tasked with tackling commercial legal matters.
We don’t just support large brands within the channel – we’re also a trusted partner for smaller firms who thought they couldn’t afford legal counsel. Our commercial law services include:
- Review and preparation of letters of agreements and letters of intent
- Commercial disputes and settlement letters
- Contract interpretation and negotiation
- Advice and management of TUPE transfers
- Training and advising on supplier management and related contractual obligations
- Assessment and advice on Non-Disclosure Agreements and novations
Our results
Read about how we’re supporting some of our clients.
Breaking wayleave barriers for Zzoomm
Discover how our tailored wayleave training empowered Zzoomm with the legal knowledge and confidence to push on with complex wayleave applications.
Bespoke wayleave training empowers altnet’s full fibre deployment in MDUs
Multi-layered and increasingly complex to navigate, even the savviest of UK altnets don’t utilise the full potential of their Code powers — hindering their ability to negotiate effectively and overcome obstacles hampering network deployment. Explore how our personalised wayleave training and legal counsel enabled community-led altnet Lightning Fibre to overcome challenges with unresponsive landlords and accelerate their full fibre installations in MDUs with ease…
Hear from our experts
We regularly provide insights on the latest sector developments.
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.
The Queen’s Tower Rooms at Imperial College, London, welcomed the 2024 Learning Excellence Awards nominees on 16 April. Originally in the running for a duo of categories — ‘Digital Learning’ and ‘Legal & Paralegal’ — Trenches Law is proud to have secured the top spot for the latter. Here’s more about the esteemed title, and why our wayleave training team was recognised by the judging panel…
Discover how our tailored wayleave training empowered Zzoomm with the legal knowledge and confidence to push on with complex wayleave applications.
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.
Key point of contact
If you'd like to discuss our commercial legal services please get in touch with our specialist team.
Sharon McDermott
Trenches Law’s founder Sharon McDermott is a senior telecommunications lawyer, having spent 18 years with Virgin Media, mainly as head of legal services. Here, she negotiated large deals in sales, wholesale, retail and the public sector, before moving on to manage vast procurement contracts – including architecture, civil engineering works and service installations – for the Chief Operating Officer.
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