Telecoms legal services
Our specialist team offer must-have advice for telecoms operators, large and small.
From Code powers applications, diversionary works advice, to drafting and negotiating terms for surveying, planning and civils works, we offer must-have advice for telecoms operators, large and small.
Our telecommunications legal services include:
- Code powers applications to OFCOM in accordance with the Communications Act 2003
- Contract drafting/negotiation for all civil works, surveying, planning and build procurement
- Drafting, review and negotiation of terms and conditions for business sales, products/services and service level agreements
- Management and resolution of all disputes and settlements
- Advice and administration of all matters relating to the New Roads and Street Works Act
- Environmental compliance
- Local authority support
- Supplier and wider stakeholder management
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 telecoms 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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