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www.charlesrussell.co.uk
LondonLondonLondonLondon
5 Fleet Place
London EC4M 7RD
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7203 5000
London (St JamesLondon (St JamesLondon (St JamesLondon (St James’’’’s )s )s)s)
Kingsbury House
15-17 King Street
London SW1Y 6QU
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7203 5000
GenevaGenevaGenevaGeneva
14, rue du Rhône
1204 Geneva
Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0)22 819 1769
Bahra inBahra inBahra inBahra in
Floor 31, Bahrain World Trade
Centre, West Tower, Isa Al
Kabeer Avenue
PO Box 31249, Manama
Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: +973 17 133200
CambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridge
Clarendon House
Clarendon Road
Cambridge CB2 8FH
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1223 465465
CheltenhamCheltenhamCheltenhamCheltenham
Compass House, Lypiatt Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire GL50 2QJ
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1242 221122
Gui ldfordGui ldfordGui ldfordGui ldford
Buryfields House
Bury Fields
Guildford
Surrey GU2 4AZ
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1483 252525
London/ International: Vincenzo Lanni on +44 (0)20 7203 5189
Middle East: Clive Hopewell on +973 17 133200
OxfordOxfordOxfordOxford
7600 The Quorum
Oxford Business Park North
Oxford OX4 2JZ
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)845 359 0090
Communications law
specialists
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.ukwww.charlesrussell.co.ukwww.charlesrussell.co.ukwww.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.
It is essential you work with lawyers who are not only experts in
communications law but who also have technical expertise and a sound
commercial understanding of the industry and its regulations.
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
means we get the big picture: technically, commercially, and in terms of
regulatory objectives.
Our Communications Clients
We work with clients across the communications sector, ranging from
major multinational telecoms operators to niche start up mobile content
providers. We represent governments and advise financiers, as well as
national regulatory authorities (including broadcasting and content) and
suppliers and users of communications services and products. Some of
our recent clients include:
l Arqiva
l Cable & Wireless
l Gamma Telecom
l Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
l Intelsat
l ITV
l Qtel International
l Reliance Globalcom
l Saudi Telecommunications Company
l Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain
l VIASAT Broadcasting
l Virgin Media
l Vizada Satellite Communications
l Zain
Our Communications Experience
We have extensive experience of advising on a full range of sectors in
the communications industry, including:
l Broadcasting
l Content
l Convergence
l Fixed line
l Internet
l Infrastructure
l Mobile
l New media
l Satellite
l Spectrum
Our Communications Services
Transact ionalTransact ionalTransact ionalTransact ional: We are one of the leading transactional law firms in the
communications sector. We advise on a broad range of transactions,
including: mergers and acquisitions, disposals and financings (debt/equity);
initial public offerings and other securities transactions; joint ventures and
strategic alliances; privatisation of national operators; UMTS auctions and
beauty parades; large-scale managed services agreements and outsourcing;
contracts for suppliers and customers; system and equipment
procurement agreements; interconnect agreements; network roll-out
agreements; network sharing agreements and network access
agreements.
Competit ion & Regulatory:Competit ion & Regulatory:Competit ion & Regulatory:Competit ion & Regulatory: We advise on communications
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.
Lit igat ion, Mediat ion & Arbitrat ion:Lit igat ion, Mediat ion & Arbitrat ion:Lit igat ion, Mediat ion & Arbitrat ion:Lit igat ion, Mediat ion & Arbitrat ion: As experts in the
communications sector we have practical experience of how the law and
its procedures can benefit your business. We are proactive litigators,
experienced mediators and experts in arbitration. Using these skills, we
have obtained the best of results for clients in broadcast contracts,
interconnect agreements, telecoms build contracts, software disputes,
fraud and corporate issues that arise in communications.
Real Estate:Real Estate:Real Estate: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.
Employment & Pens ions :Employment & Pens ions :Employment & Pens ions :Employment & Pens ions : 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.
Intel lectual Property :Intel lectual Property :Intel lectual Property :Intel lectual Property : Our Intellectual Property team offers
expertise in all aspects, both contentious and non-contentious, of this
specialist field. We assist our clients in protecting and managing their
intellectual property and have considerable experience in the
commercialisation of intellectual property portfolios. Our team includes
litigation specialists who have acted on one of the most important recent
cases in the communications field regarding enforcement of Intellectual
Property.
“
”
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 'broad-
ranging capability' - it also doesn't
'over-lawyer things, which helps
reduce complexity'
Chambers & Partners UKChambers & Partners UKChambers & Partners UKChambers & Partners 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.
It is essential you work with lawyers who are not only experts in
communications law but who also have technical expertise and a sound
commercial understanding of the industry and its regulations.
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
means we get the big picture: technically, commercially, and in terms of
regulatory objectives.
Our Communications Clients
We work with clients across the communications sector, ranging from
major multinational telecoms operators to niche start up mobile content
providers. We represent governments and advise financiers, as well as
national regulatory authorities (including broadcasting and content) and
suppliers and users of communications services and products. Some of
our recent clients include:
l Arqiva
l Cable & Wireless
l Gamma Telecom
l Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
l Intelsat
l ITV
l Qtel International
l Reliance Globalcom
l Saudi Telecommunications Company
l Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain
l VIASAT Broadcasting
l Virgin Media
l Vizada Satellite Communications
l Zain
Our Communications Experience
We have extensive experience of advising on a full range of sectors in
the communications industry, including:
l Broadcasting
l Content
l Convergence
l Fixed line
l Internet
l Infrastructure
l Mobile
l New media
l Satellite
l Spectrum
Our Communications Services
Transact ionalTransact ionalTransact ionalTransact ional: We are one of the leading transactional law firms in the
communications sector. We advise on a broad range of transactions,
including: mergers and acquisitions, disposals and financings (debt/equity);
initial public offerings and other securities transactions; joint ventures and
strategic alliances; privatisation of national operators; UMTS auctions and
beauty parades; large-scale managed services agreements and outsourcing;
contracts for suppliers and customers; system and equipment
procurement agreements; interconnect agreements; network roll-out
agreements; network sharing agreements and network access
agreements.
Competit ion & Regulatory:Competit ion & Regulatory:Competit ion & Regulatory:Competit ion & Regulatory: We advise on communications
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.
Lit igat ion, Mediat ion & Arbitrat ion:Lit igat ion, Mediat ion & Arbitrat ion:Lit igat ion, Mediat ion & Arbitrat ion:Lit igat ion, Mediat ion & Arbitrat ion: As experts in the
communications sector we have practical experience of how the law and
its procedures can benefit your business. We are proactive litigators,
experienced mediators and experts in arbitration. Using these skills, we
have obtained the best of results for clients in broadcast contracts,
interconnect agreements, telecoms build contracts, software disputes,
fraud and corporate issues that arise in communications.
Real Estate:Real Estate:Real Estate: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.
Employment & Pens ions :Employment & Pens ions :Employment & Pens ions :Employment & Pens ions : 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.
Intel lectual Property :Intel lectual Property :Intel lectual Property :Intel lectual Property : Our Intellectual Property team offers
expertise in all aspects, both contentious and non-contentious, of this
specialist field. We assist our clients in protecting and managing their
intellectual property and have considerable experience in the
commercialisation of intellectual property portfolios. Our team includes
litigation specialists who have acted on one of the most important recent
cases in the communications field regarding enforcement of Intellectual
Property.
“
”
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 'broad-
ranging capability' - it also doesn't
'over-lawyer things, which helps
reduce complexity'
Chambers & Partners UKChambers & Partners UKChambers & Partners UKChambers & Partners UK
www.charlesrussell.co.uk
LondonLondonLondonLondon
5 Fleet Place
London EC4M 7RD
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7203 5000
London (St JamesLondon (St JamesLondon (St JamesLondon (St James’’’’s )s )s)s)
Kingsbury House
15-17 King Street
London SW1Y 6QU
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7203 5000
GenevaGenevaGenevaGeneva
14, rue du Rhône
1204 Geneva
Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0)22 819 1769
Bahra inBahra inBahra inBahra in
Floor 31, Bahrain World Trade
Centre, West Tower, Isa Al
Kabeer Avenue
PO Box 31249, Manama
Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: +973 17 133200
CambridgeCambridgeCambridgeCambridge
Clarendon House
Clarendon Road
Cambridge CB2 8FH
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1223 465465
CheltenhamCheltenhamCheltenhamCheltenham
Compass House, Lypiatt Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire GL50 2QJ
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1242 221122
Gui ldfordGui ldfordGui ldfordGui ldford
Buryfields House
Bury Fields
Guildford
Surrey GU2 4AZ
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1483 252525
London/ International: Vincenzo Lanni on +44 (0)20 7203 5189
Middle East: Clive Hopewell on +973 17 133200
OxfordOxfordOxfordOxford
7600 The Quorum
Oxford Business Park North
Oxford OX4 2JZ
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)845 359 0090
Communications law
specialists
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.ukwww.charlesrussell.co.ukwww.charlesrussell.co.ukwww.charlesrussell.co.uk