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US vs. UK: Contrasting full fibre legislative approaches
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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…
Sharon McDermott interviewed by Law Society Gazette
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Boasting over 20 years experience in roles spanning sales, procurement, wholesale, retail and the public sector, Sharon McDermott boasts a vast and varied career portfolio. In her recent interview with The Law Society Gazette, she reveals more about the steps that led to her success as co-founder and managing director of Trenches Law. Here’s the full write-up, in case you missed the original…
Breaking wayleave barriers for Zzoomm
Trenches Law shortlisted for trio of prestigious awards
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At Trenches Law, we’re delighted to announce that we‘ve been shortlisted as finalists for three prestigious awards that recognise our commitment to excellence and innovation in both the legal and learning sectors. These nominations are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our team, as well as our ongoing mission to provide exceptional service to our clients.
How we’re addressing Britain’s digital divide in accessing high-speed broadband
A snapshot of 2023 telecoms industry updates to-date
A day in the life of… wayleave officer, Kelly Hope
Bespoke wayleave training empowers altnet’s full fibre deployment in MDUs
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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…
Why isn’t the EV market talking about wayleaves?
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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?