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.
telecoms law
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Trenches Law’s restructuring enhances legal support services
From consolidated expertise and more cost-effective legal counsel to greater speed and accessibility of services, read how Trenches Law’s recent restructuring ensures better outcomes for our clients.
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.
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.
Terry Daniell interviewed by Fibre Provider
Terry Daniell, operations director, recently shared more about our 2024 focus in an interview with Fibre Provider. If you missed the original write-up, you can catch up on the Trenches Law blog…
US vs. UK: Contrasting full fibre legislative approaches
When it comes to bringing lightning-fast full fibre broadband to their citizens, both the United Kingdom and the United States face common hurdles, yet differ significantly in their legislative approaches and the challenges encountered during planning and installation. Sharon McDermott, our co-founder and managing director, delved deeper in a recent article with Total Telecom…