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Following the announcement at our most recent Trenches Fest event, we’d like to publicly share that the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) will be our nominated Charity of the Year.
Passionate about defending vulnerable child victims, the IWF removes hundreds of thousands of harmful online images, as well as helps governments shape new laws to create better protection on the web, and run public campaigns to share learnings. Here’s more about our partnership…
Trenches Law is supporting Internet Service Provider, WightFibre, in its mission to roll-out ultrafast broadband to around 80,0000 homes on the Isle of Wight. Here, the firm's CEO, John Irvine, explains why swift wayleave agreements have been critical to keeping the project on track.
Telecoms law specialist, Trenches Law, recently welcomed two new recruits to bolster its wayleave expertise and upskill colleagues through professional learning and development.
In this blog, Head of Legal at Trenches Law, Georgina Rudak, elaborates on the work we’ve achieved together with BeFibre, to highlight the importance of collaboration in the broadband industry.
Following the announcement at our most recent Trenches Fest event, we’d like to publicly share that the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) will be our nominated Charity of the Year.
Passionate about defending vulnerable child victims, the IWF removes hundreds of thousands of harmful online images, as well as helps governments shape new laws to create better protection on the web, and run public campaigns to share learnings. Here’s more about our partnership…
Trenches Law is supporting Internet Service Provider, WightFibre, in its mission to roll-out ultrafast broadband to around 80,0000 homes on the Isle of Wight. Here, the firm's CEO, John Irvine, explains why swift wayleave agreements have been critical to keeping the project on track.
Telecoms law specialist, Trenches Law, recently welcomed two new recruits to bolster its wayleave expertise and upskill colleagues through professional learning and development.
In this blog, Head of Legal at Trenches Law, Georgina Rudak, elaborates on the work we’ve achieved together with BeFibre, to highlight the importance of collaboration in the broadband industry.
In this Q&A, we’re finding out more about Colin, one of our Wayleave Officers. Discover more about his role, how he would describe Trenches Law and which colleague he would nominate to win an award…
In this Q&A, we’re finding out more about Joanne, one of our Wayleave Officers. Discover more about her role, how she would describe Trenches Law, and her favourite part of working here so far…
As we’re now fully immersed in the summer of 2022, for Trenches Law that means we’re celebrating another special milestone. This time it’s our five-year anniversary!
Facing challenges head-on and creating a wave of exciting opportunities, what has our organisation gone through during the last 12 months? We asked Co-founder and Managing Director, Sharon McDermott, to tell us more…
Establishing long-term relationships with some of the UK’s largest telecoms operators is something we pride ourselves on here at Trenches Law.
So, when a progressive organisation such as Virtual1 approached us to help support them on various projects, we’ve enjoyed building a trusted partnership with the team ever since.
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…
Just weeks after lifting a Federation of Small Business accolade for the South East region, we were thrilled to hear our name announced as a national winner too!
As the nationwide roll-out of Fibre-To-The-Premise (FTTP) continues apace to drive the UK towards gigabit coverage, homes and businesses are being connected with the promise of having faster broadband speeds, improved upload and download times, and much more.
In this Q&A, we’re finding out more about Claire Oram, one of our Wayleave Officers. Discover more on her favourite part of the role, how she would describe Trenches Law and the most satisfying moment of her time here so far…
Our wayleave automation solution has won the Business and Product Innovation category in the South East’s ‘FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards’!
Following the passing of the Telecoms Security Bill in December 2021, the legislation states that non-compliance can result in hefty penalties of up to £100,000 per day for network providers. So, what does this mean for you as a telecoms operator?
In this Q&A, we’re finding out more about Mike Thompson, our Client Services Manager. Discover more about his role, how he would describe Trenches Law, and the most satisfying part of his time with the team so far…
As more organisations look to a variety of ways to stay connected, there has been an increase over the years in demand for dark fibre and how it can benefit businesses moving forward.
In April 2017, the Government introduced a five-year holiday period on business rates for new fibre optic broadband infrastructure (FTTP). And, as a result of Covid-19, this break was extended for another year until 1st April 2023.
So, what do business leaders have to consider, and how do they claim rates relief before the deadline? We questioned Phil Ray, Director of business rates at Altus Group, to provide this guidance…
Recently, co-founder of Trenches Law, Terry Daniell, was interviewed by Fibre Provider on the topic of wayleave issues currently being faced. If you missed the article, catch it in full here...
In this Q&A, we’re finding out more about Alex Lawrence, our Paralegal. Discover more about his role, how he would describe Trenches Law and why he couldn’t pick just one colleague for an award win…
Wayleave services for electric vehicle (EV) charging points are currently in high demand at Trenches Law. So, for our latest guest blog, we invited Oliver Shaw – Chief Executive of decision-making platform, Kalibrate – into the hot seat. He is no stranger to retail pricing and location planning – not least in the EV sector. But is the UK truly ready for the EV revolution?
Spearheading the recent rebrand and website project, Anna Hagglund, our Head of Brand and Marketing, delves into the reasons why our new look and feel is another vital step towards our ongoing expansion…
Whether logging on for a video call, sending an email, or replying to an instant message, the requirement for reliable connectivity has never been more vital for businesses who want to communicate effectively. Recently, our managing director and co-founder, Sharon McDermott, spoke to We Are Tech Women about this very topic. If you missed the article, catch it in full here…
At Trenches Law, we’re a progressive organisation with a team of employees possessing a range of extremely varied skills. So, we decided to let some of our staff fill you in on what their typical working day looks like – next up is Colin Mapleson, one of our Wayleave Officers…
In this Q&A, we’re finding out more about Niall Carey, our Wayleave Officer. Discover more about him – including what his role entails and the most satisfying moment of his time at Trenches so far…
We're excited to be recruiting 30 more new team members this year to help meet growing demand for our wayleave, commercial legal services and Code powers expertise .
With the ISDN switch-off anticipated to happen in 2025, and the withdrawal of copper-based services occurring a year later, these two phases alone mean everyone will have to revisit their connectivity in one shape or form.
In this Q&A, we’re finding out more about Sarah Dale, our Client Service Manager. Discover more about her role, how her colleagues would describe her, and the most satisfying moment of her Trenches Law journey so far…
As the UK continues its drive towards a greener outlook – with electric vehicles (EV) leading the way – there’s still a lot to achieve if we’re to enjoy a net zero future.
Full fibre broadband provider Ogi has appointed telecoms specialist Trenches Law to manage its entire wayleave process, as the company rolls-out a £200 million full fibre project throughout South Wales.
In this Q&A, we’re finding out more about Kat Raine-Ellerker, our Wayleave Officer. Discover what her role involves, the most satisfying moment of her Trenches Law career so far, and which colleague she would nominate for an award…
Recently, Sharon McDermott, co-founder and Managing Director of Trenches Law, featured in Capacity Media’s ‘A Day in the Life’ feature. If you missed the interview, catch it in full here…
Established telecoms law specialist Trenches Law is now providing vital wayleave services to facilitate the smooth roll-out and rapid expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charge point installations.
Connectivity is a complicated market but one that could be significantly simplified with greater stakeholder collaboration, believes Chris Wood, founder of Figure Telecoms. He’s the latest guest blogger in the Trenches Law hot seat. Chris, over to you…
In this Q&A, we’re interviewing Sally Collins, our Wayleave Officer. Find out more about how her colleagues would describe her, the most satisfying moment of her career so far, and her hopes for Trenches Law...
A collaboration between Trenches Law and network provider ITS, has unlocked a vast programme of work, as the full fibre specialist pursues its goal to deliver ultrafast connectivity in as-yet-untapped areas of the UK.
In this Q&A, we’re finding out more about Hope Calder our Wayleave Officer. In this interview, discover more about her role, how her colleagues would describe her, and her hopes for Trenches Law…
Recently, Georgina Rudak, Head of Wayleave and trainee solicitor at Trenches Law, appeared in Topic UK’s ‘Out of Office’ feature. If you missed the article, catch it in full, here…
Recent times have not been easy for many organisations, but we’ve been humbled to see how companies have survived and thrived beyond the Covid-19 crisis. As we celebrate our fourth anniversary, we tasked Managing Director and co-founder Sharon McDermott to discuss a year to remember...
In this Q&A, we’re interviewing Lisa Hearn, our finance manager. Find out about her role, how colleagues would describe her, and the best thing about her position at Trenches Law…
Most operators are familiar with the benefits that Code powers bring when it comes to building and maintaining UK networks, but the perceived time and costs associated with an application to Ofcom deter many from tackling the paperwork. Here, Sharon McDermott, founder of Trenches Law and an experienced telecoms lawyer advises how to prepare the perfect submission…
Internet Service Provider WightFibre, telecoms law firm Trenches Law, and property specialist BSC Management IW, have joined forces to accelerate the roll-out of ultrafast broadband to residents on the Isle of Wight.
As the pandemic accelerated the adoption of technology and communications solutions to enable workforces to keep in touch, the telecoms industry has played – and continues to play – a vital role in how organisations stay productive and prepare themselves for a gigabit-capable future.
In this Q&A, we’re finding out more about Tony Kane, our Wayleave Officer. Discover his hopes for Trenches Law, the most satisfying moment of his career, and which colleague he would nominate for an award...
At Trenches Law, we’re a progressive organisation with a team of people possessing a range of extremely varied skills. So, we decided to let some of our staff fill you in on what their typical working day entails – first up is Marcelle Walker, our Wayleave Officer...
The Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Act (TILP) recently received Royal Assent. But what does this mean for the industry, and, most importantly, UK consumers keen to benefit from better connectivity? Who better to ask than Till Sommer, Head of Policy at the Internet Service Providers Association…?
Established property agent Island Lettings has joined forces with telecoms legal specialist Trenches Law, to support the faster roll-out of ultrafast full fibre connectivity on the Isle of Wight.
In this Q&A, we’re finding out more about Louise Ford, our Wayleave Officer. Discover the best part of her job, the word she would use to describe Trenches Law, and which of her colleagues she would nominate for an award…
Recently, Kieran Nee, editor of Professional Housebuilder & Property Developer, quizzed Head of Wayleave at Trenches Law – Georgina Rudak – on everything concerning wayleave consent. If you missed the article, catch it in full here…
We’re witnessing a greater requirement to support social housing residents who don’t have solid or affordable broadband services, and the critical assistance they need to ensure they’re not left behind.
As the UK heads towards a gigabit-capable future, more network providers will be required to connect homes, businesses, and schools with telecommunications infrastructure at pace – and in a cost-effective way.
Full-fibre broadband provider toob has appointed Trenches Law as its telecoms law partner, to accelerate the roll-out of its £8m network in the Surrey towns of Camberley and Frimley.
Trenches Law has officially launched a new personalised training package to help organisations better understand – and simplify – the complex process of wayleave.
In this Q&A, we’re finding out more about Katie Fosten, our Wayleave Manager. Find out more about what her role involves, the most satisfying moment of her Trenches Law career so far, and why she can’t wait to visit the office…
Trenches Law, a legal firm specialising in telecoms and technology, has appointed five new recruits to help towards its goal of more than doubling its workforce – and becoming a 50-strong organisation – by the end of 2021.
With workplace stress levels currently at an all-time high for many people in the UK, we encourage everyone to take a breather for this month’s guest blog as we hear from Sue Skelton. Having qualified as a nurse in 1983, she knows all too well about the physical and mental pressures that the human body is asked to cope with. And she’s also extremely interested in the therapeutic benefits of yoga, which now sees her work with people from all walks of life – including the Trenches team – via weekly online sessions.
It sounds like a strange parallel to draw, but when it comes to the implementation of a digital transformation project – specifically the automation of business processes – Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) and their senior counterparts could learn a lot from the Great Britain Cycling Team. That’s the opinion of Terry Daniell, Operations Director at Trenches Law, who was recently interviewed for Interface Magazine. If you missed the feature, catch it if full, here…
In this Q&A, we’re finding out more about Sophie Huntbach, our training and compliance manager. Discover what her role entails, her hopes for Trenches Law, and what word she thinks her colleagues would use to describe her…
In our latest guest blog, Katie Mallinson, Managing Director of our public relations agency Scriba PR, considers how the role of communications has changed in the past 12 months, and how organisations – and individuals – could learn from this, when the pandemic is hopefully a distant memory…
Wythenshawe-headquartered Internet Service Provider (ISP) Vispa has secured Electronic Communications Code powers from Ofcom.
While we might be only a few years old in a business sense, our brand dates back much further than that – in fact it goes all the way to the 1930s… and even before then!
In this Q&A, we’re finding out more about Leigh Collins, our newest project manager. Find out how he thinks his colleagues would describe him, which member of the team he would nominate for an award, and what his role involves…
The past 12 months have been – to put it mildly – different. Regardless of sector or business type, hurdles have been faced and many challenges overcome. And, in addition, the telecoms sector has also been put under great pressure to maintain connectivity for people during the ongoing pandemic.
In this Q&A, we’re finding out more about Marcelle Walker, our Wayleave Officer. Learn how she would describe Trenches Law, what her favourite part of the job is and which colleague she would nominate for an award…
Recently, MD of Trenches Law, Sharon McDermott, was asked to provide her thoughts on a gigabit future for We Are Tech Women. If you missed the article, catch it in full, here…
It’s been a difficult year for employers and employees alike, with workforces obligated to operate from physically disparate locations due to Covid-19. But with 74% of organisations set to maintain increased remote working practices when lockdown is only a distant memory, colleague connectivity has become of paramount importance for businesses large and small.
Ambitious altnet (alternative network) provider Swish Fibre has partnered with telecoms specialist Trenches Law, as it readies itself for further growth in 2021.
Recently, our Head of Wayleave, Georgina Rudak, was interviewed by Business Link Yorkshire for its regular ‘Time Out’ feature. If you missed the piece, catch it in full here…
In this Q&A, we’re finding out more about Matthew Gill, our Wayleave Officer. Discover what word he would use to describe Trenches Law, his most satisfying moment with the team so far, and which staff member he would nominate for an award…
Our Head of Wayleave Georgina Rudak recently chaired a virtual discussion for Connected Britain on the much-debated topic – ‘Developing a wayleave process for a full fibre Britain’. One of the panellists – Davina Fell, digital infrastructure programme manager for Southwark Council – was so impressive, that we invited her to be Trenches Law’s next guest blogger.
Hot on the heels of Trenches Law’s wayleave automation announcement in September, the ever-expanding firm has appointed Matthew Gill to meet the rising demand for its services.
Trenches Law has further strengthened its commitment to assisting businesses in staying connected by joining the UK Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (UKWISPA).
With the UK’s network infrastructure evolving at pace – not least as we work towards becoming a 100% gigabit-ready nation by 2025 – there has never been a more crucial time for operators to streamline their builds.
In this Q&A, we’re finding out more about Stephen Sawley, our senior Wayleave Manager. Find out how he thinks his colleagues would describe him, his most satisfying moment with Trenches Law to date, and his hopes for the future…
As another Connected Britain event drew to a close in late September – this time virtually – we have been reflecting on this amazing conference, which saw our very own Georgina Rudak facilitating one of the sessions.
As our reputation has continued to grow within the niche arena of telecoms law, we’ve become all too familiar with having our photographs taken to help tell our story. The person routinely on the other side of the camera is Neil Walker, so he was an obvious choice when it came to approaching the next author for our advice-led guest blog…
It’s fair to say that the wayleave process is far from straightforward. In fact, it’s one of the most multi-layered and convoluted legal journeys that firms are required to navigate. However essential telecoms cables may be, the digging up of roads to enable this to happen requires a lengthy process, and one that, in 2020, should surely be simpler.
Telecoms law specialist, Trenches Law, has ploughed more than 600 hours into the development of a bespoke digital transformation project that can automate the investigation, creation and distribution of wayleaves.
The Government’s plans to invest a further £5bn to support the deployment of full fibre and gigabit digital networks, has been hailed as the UK’s second wave of digital growth. This progress couldn’t be better timed, believes Sharon McDermott, an experienced legal professional from the telecoms sector and founder of Trenches Law. But it won’t be without its challenges, as she explained to Managed IT in a recent feature. If you missed it, catch it in full, here…
Stephen Sawley – an experienced wayleave professional with more than 20 years’ telecoms sector knowledge – has joined Hampshire-headquartered Trenches Law.
The roll out of full fibre and gigabit digital networks is a massively hot topic, not just in the world of telecoms, but the business community overall. And with big numbers constantly hitting the headlines – from a £5bn Government investment to the creation of 1.2 million jobs – the cost vs gain of these next-generation network builds perhaps deserves greater attention. Sharon McDermott, an experienced telecoms lawyer from Trenches Law, offers her thoughts…
In the month that Trenches Law celebrates three years in business, our founder and Managing Director Sharon McDermott reflects on some of her highlights from the company’s journey so far…
Every month, we invite a ‘friend’ of Trenches Law to share their professional insight into one of the most pressing issues – or opportunities – currently facing the world of telecommunications. First up, our guest blogger for July is Karen Sanders, Managing Director of The HR Dept…
If there’s one phrase that those of us in the telecoms world hear week in week out at the moment, it’s that there’s never been such a pressing need to remain connected.
At Trenches Law, we’re proud to have further bolstered our presence on the Isle of Wight, having joined its Chamber of Commerce as we commit to continue helping local communities to get – and stay – connected.
In this latest edition of our Q&A, we’re finding out more about Georgina Rudak, our Head of Wayleave, who shares her future hopes for the company and says that being picked to work at Trenches Law is one of her career highlights….
It is renowned for bringing together the most dynamic digital infrastructure organisations in the UK, and now the Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) has welcomed Trenches Law into its ranks.
As the industry reacts to the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic, operators throughout the channel are being forced to make unprecedented decisions daily. Sharon McDermott – a legal professional with 30 years’ telecoms experience and founder of Trenches Law – recently spoke exclusively to Technology Reseller, observing the impact that different responses could have on resellers, when we hopefully emerge on the other side of this health crisis.
The current health crisis means that organisations from all walks of business life have had to define and adapt to a ‘new normal’, and things are no different in the telecoms sector. But what impact has COVID-19 had on the progress of network builds and, more specifically, what does this all mean when it comes to obtaining wayleave consent? Our Head of Wayleave, Georgina Rudak, offers her thoughts…
In this next edition of our Q&A, we’re finding out more about Anna Hagglund, our marketing specialist, who loves working for a dynamic company and speaks about her hopes for Trenches Law over the coming year…
Businesses can never truly know what’s around the corner...
Telecoms law specialist Trenches Law has appointed a new Head of Wayleave as the firm gears up for further growth.
It is undoubtedly one of the most sobering times in modern history, but could COVID-19 eventually have a positive impact on the UK’s roll out of full fibre broadband? UK Tech News quizzed telecoms specialist Terry Daniell, co-founder of Trenches Law, on his thoughts. If you missed the article, you can catch it here in full...
In this first Q&A, we’re finding out more about Isabella Galardo, our Wayleave Manager, who loves a challenge and being part of a productive and collaborative group of colleagues...
Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden announced on Tuesday 17 March that the Government will legislate to ensure all new-build homes are provided with gigabit fibre.
At Trenches Law, we’re proud to offer a variety of legal services. In this blog, we explain how our tailored approach can help you navigate through even the most complicated of legal challenges.
Sharon McDermott – MD and founder of Trenches Law – looks at the telcos landscape over the coming year, with a particular focus on challenges and trends…
In this blog, our MD and founder, Sharon McDermott, takes a look at the difficulties surrounding absent landlords in London – and the impact that this is having on the telecoms sector.
An interesting article in The Evening Standard recently pointed to some worrying statistics regarding thousands of London residents’ inability to access ultrafast broadband.
Sharon McDermott – founder and MD of wayleave and telecoms legal specialist Trenches Law – has been invited to speak at INCA’s 10th anniversary conference.
Here at Trenches Law, we’re extremely proud of the wayleave services we offer our clients, and the level of advice we can provide.
In the month that Trenches marks its second anniversary – plus the launch of a new website and the opening of a third office – we spend ten minutes with founder and Managing Director Sharon McDermott to learn a little more about her, and the company’s journey to date…