London 5 Fleet Place London EC4M 7RD United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)20 7203 5000
London (St James James’’ s ) Kingsbury House 15-17 King Street London SW1Y 6QU United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)20 7203 5000
Geneva 14, rue du Rhône 1204 Geneva Switzerland Tel: +41 (0)22 819 1769
Bahrain Floor 31, Bahrain World Trade Centre, West Tower, Isa Al Kabeer Avenue PO Box 31249, Manama Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: +973 17 133200
Cambridge Clarendon House Clarendon Road Cambridge CB2 8FH United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1223 465465
Cheltenham Compass House, Lypiatt Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2QJ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1242 221122
Guildford Buryfields House Bury Fields Guildford Surrey GU2 4AZ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1483 252525
Oxford 7600 The Quorum Oxford Business Park North Oxford OX4 2JZ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)845 359 0090
Communications law specialists
London/ International: Vincenzo Lanni on +44 (0)20 7203 5189 vincenzo.lanni@charlesrussell.co.uk Middle East: Clive Hopewell on +973 17 133200 clive.hopewell@charlesrussell.co.uk
www.charlesrussell.co.uk
As an independent member of The Association of European Lawyers (AEL) and ALFA International we're part of a global network of independent law firms. We are active members of both networks and we regularly work with many of the member firms on international work. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP or an employee with equivalent standing and qualifications. A list of members and of non-members who are described as partners is available for inspection at the registered office, 5 Fleet Place, London, EC4M 7RD.
www.charlesrussell.co.uk
Communications Group
Communications is a fast moving sector. Technologies and legal requirements are constantly changing. So getting the right legal team onboard could be critical to the success and development of your business.
Our Communications Clients
Our Communications Services
Intellectual Property: Property: Our Intellectual Property team offers
We work with clients across the communications sector, ranging from
Transactional Transactional: We are one of the leading transactional law firms in the
specialist field. We assist our clients in protecting and managing their
major multinational telecoms operators to niche start up mobile content
communications sector. We advise on a broad range of transactions,
intellectual property and have considerable experience in the
providers. We represent governments and advise financiers, as well as
including: mergers and acquisitions, disposals and financings (debt/equity);
commercialisation of intellectual property portfolios. Our team includes
national regulatory authorities (including broadcasting and content) and
initial public offerings and other securities transactions; joint ventures and
litigation specialists who have acted on one of the most important recent
suppliers and users of communications services and products. Some of
strategic alliances; privatisation of national operators; UMTS auctions and
cases in the communications field regarding enforcement of Intellectual
our recent clients include:
beauty parades; large-scale managed services agreements and outsourcing;
Property.
expertise in all aspects, both contentious and non-contentious, of this
contracts for suppliers and customers; system and equipment l
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Cable & Wireless
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Gamma Telecom Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
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It is essential you work with lawyers who are not only experts in
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communications law but who also have technical expertise and a sound
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commercial understanding of the industry and its regulations.
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Intelsat ITV Qtel International Reliance Globalcom Saudi Telecommunications Company Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain VIASAT Broadcasting Virgin Media Vizada Satellite Communications Zain
procurement agreements; interconnect agreements; network roll-out agreements; network sharing agreements and network access agreements. Competition & Regulatory: We advise on communications
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The 'sensible and high-quality' practice attracts clients through its 'good general commercial and corporate expertise within the media, IT and telecoms industries'...Clients are impressed with the firm's 'broadranging capability' - it also doesn't 'over-lawyer things, which helps reduce complexity'
regulation (both contentious and non-contentious), including: liberalisation; drafting legislation; convergence regulation; access and interconnection; number portability arrangements between mobile operators; content-related issues for broadcasters and internet service providers; spectrum allocation processes; and real estate issues applying to telecommunication operators. We also have a wide range of experience representing clients in disputes with regulators or regulators themselves and with other companies in areas covered by regulation.
The Communications Group at Charles Russell offers just that. We are one of the leading firms in the sector and we are passionate about delivering clear, simple advice. Our highly-qualified team of lawyers has relevant first-hand industry experience as well as expertise in commercial and corporate law. Which
Our Communications Experience
Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration: Arbitration: As experts in the
We have extensive experience of advising on a full range of sectors in
its procedures can benefit your business. We are proactive litigators,
the communications industry, including:
experienced mediators and experts in arbitration. Using these skills, we
”
have obtained the best of results for clients in broadcast contracts,
means we get the big picture: technically, commercially, and in terms of
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regulatory objectives.
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communications sector we have practical experience of how the law and
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Broadcasting Content Convergence Fixed line Internet Infrastructure Mobile New media Satellite Spectrum
interconnect agreements, telecoms build contracts, software disputes,
Chambers & Partners UK
fraud and corporate issues that arise in communications.
Real Estate: We have real estate lawyers with considerable experience
in the communications sector who frequently advise major mobile telecommunications operators and infrastructure providers, as well as
major landowners concerning access to their buildings by
telecommunications operators. We have also advised jurisdictions such as Bahrain and the Bahamas on regulation and policy concerning the access to public land and other property and access related issues. We also advise on property litigation matters. E m p l o y m e n t & P e n s i o n s :: Our Employment & Pensions group is one of the largest and most experienced in the UK. We work in partnership with clients to limit exposure to claims through advice on strategy, planning and management training. The team has a wide range of expertise in the communications sector advising on day-to-day queries through to major international projects.
Communications Group
Communications is a fast moving sector. Technologies and legal requirements are constantly changing. So getting the right legal team onboard could be critical to the success and development of your business.
Our Communications Clients
Our Communications Services
Intellectual Property: Property: Our Intellectual Property team offers
We work with clients across the communications sector, ranging from
Transactional Transactional: We are one of the leading transactional law firms in the
specialist field. We assist our clients in protecting and managing their
major multinational telecoms operators to niche start up mobile content
communications sector. We advise on a broad range of transactions,
intellectual property and have considerable experience in the
providers. We represent governments and advise financiers, as well as
including: mergers and acquisitions, disposals and financings (debt/equity);
commercialisation of intellectual property portfolios. Our team includes
national regulatory authorities (including broadcasting and content) and
initial public offerings and other securities transactions; joint ventures and
litigation specialists who have acted on one of the most important recent
suppliers and users of communications services and products. Some of
strategic alliances; privatisation of national operators; UMTS auctions and
cases in the communications field regarding enforcement of Intellectual
our recent clients include:
beauty parades; large-scale managed services agreements and outsourcing;
Property.
expertise in all aspects, both contentious and non-contentious, of this
contracts for suppliers and customers; system and equipment l
Arqiva
l
Cable & Wireless
l
Gamma Telecom Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
l l l l l l l
It is essential you work with lawyers who are not only experts in
l
communications law but who also have technical expertise and a sound
l
commercial understanding of the industry and its regulations.
l l
Intelsat ITV Qtel International Reliance Globalcom Saudi Telecommunications Company Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain VIASAT Broadcasting Virgin Media Vizada Satellite Communications Zain
procurement agreements; interconnect agreements; network roll-out agreements; network sharing agreements and network access agreements. Competition & Regulatory: We advise on communications
“
The 'sensible and high-quality' practice attracts clients through its 'good general commercial and corporate expertise within the media, IT and telecoms industries'...Clients are impressed with the firm's 'broadranging capability' - it also doesn't 'over-lawyer things, which helps reduce complexity'
regulation (both contentious and non-contentious), including: liberalisation; drafting legislation; convergence regulation; access and interconnection; number portability arrangements between mobile operators; content-related issues for broadcasters and internet service providers; spectrum allocation processes; and real estate issues applying to telecommunication operators. We also have a wide range of experience representing clients in disputes with regulators or regulators themselves and with other companies in areas covered by regulation.
The Communications Group at Charles Russell offers just that. We are one of the leading firms in the sector and we are passionate about delivering clear, simple advice. Our highly-qualified team of lawyers has relevant first-hand industry experience as well as expertise in commercial and corporate law. Which
Our Communications Experience
Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration: Arbitration: As experts in the
We have extensive experience of advising on a full range of sectors in
its procedures can benefit your business. We are proactive litigators,
the communications industry, including:
experienced mediators and experts in arbitration. Using these skills, we
”
have obtained the best of results for clients in broadcast contracts,
means we get the big picture: technically, commercially, and in terms of
l
regulatory objectives.
l l
communications sector we have practical experience of how the law and
l l l l l l l
Broadcasting Content Convergence Fixed line Internet Infrastructure Mobile New media Satellite Spectrum
interconnect agreements, telecoms build contracts, software disputes,
Chambers & Partners UK
fraud and corporate issues that arise in communications.
Real Estate: We have real estate lawyers with considerable experience
in the communications sector who frequently advise major mobile telecommunications operators and infrastructure providers, as well as
major landowners concerning access to their buildings by
telecommunications operators. We have also advised jurisdictions such as Bahrain and the Bahamas on regulation and policy concerning the access to public land and other property and access related issues. We also advise on property litigation matters. E m p l o y m e n t & P e n s i o n s :: Our Employment & Pensions group is one of the largest and most experienced in the UK. We work in partnership with clients to limit exposure to claims through advice on strategy, planning and management training. The team has a wide range of expertise in the communications sector advising on day-to-day queries through to major international projects.
London 5 Fleet Place London EC4M 7RD United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)20 7203 5000
London (St James James’’ s ) Kingsbury House 15-17 King Street London SW1Y 6QU United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)20 7203 5000
Geneva 14, rue du Rhône 1204 Geneva Switzerland Tel: +41 (0)22 819 1769
Bahrain Floor 31, Bahrain World Trade Centre, West Tower, Isa Al Kabeer Avenue PO Box 31249, Manama Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: +973 17 133200
Cambridge Clarendon House Clarendon Road Cambridge CB2 8FH United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1223 465465
Cheltenham Compass House, Lypiatt Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2QJ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1242 221122
Guildford Buryfields House Bury Fields Guildford Surrey GU2 4AZ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1483 252525
Oxford 7600 The Quorum Oxford Business Park North Oxford OX4 2JZ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)845 359 0090
Communications law specialists
London/ International: Vincenzo Lanni on +44 (0)20 7203 5189 vincenzo.lanni@charlesrussell.co.uk Middle East: Clive Hopewell on +973 17 133200 clive.hopewell@charlesrussell.co.uk
www.charlesrussell.co.uk
As an independent member of The Association of European Lawyers (AEL) and ALFA International we're part of a global network of independent law firms. We are active members of both networks and we regularly work with many of the member firms on international work. Charles Russell LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, registered number OC311850, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Any reference to a partner in relation to Charles Russell LLP is to a member of Charles Russell LLP or an employee with equivalent standing and qualifications. A list of members and of non-members who are described as partners is available for inspection at the registered office, 5 Fleet Place, London, EC4M 7RD.
www.charlesrussell.co.uk