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:

Our results

Read about how we’re supporting some of our clients.

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.
Hear from our experts

We regularly provide insights on the latest sector developments.

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.
From overlooked wayleave agreements to a volatile investment climate, the EV industry is victim to many of the same bottlenecks seen during the full fibre roll-out. So, when will key players sit up and listen? Here, we talk through some of the biggest challenges hindering progress and explore how to overcome them.
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.
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.