Telecoms legal advice

We provide expert legal advice and support on all issues related to mobile phone masts and other telecommunications equipment, whether situated on land or planned for future installation. Our team is here to assist clients of all sizes, including land owners and operators, by offering practical solutions which are targeted to your specific needs.

We provide clear, practical legal advice and navigate the complexities of the Electronic Communications Code, which governs relationships between landowners and telecoms operators.

Our telecoms specialists bring deep industry insights and years of experience. We’ve worked extensively on behalf of landowners, developers, national property investors and operators. This dual outlook allows us to approach cases with a well-rounded understanding of the challenges faced by both sides.

We assist a wide range of clients, including landowners, property developers, operators, charities, retailers, farm owners, and individuals.

We can help with:

• resisting attempts by operators to put telecoms apparatus on private land
• advising in relation to the removal of telecoms equipment, for example where there is a redevelopment, substantial breach or delays in paying rent
• drafting and negotiating telecoms leases, agreements, and wayleaves
  telecoms lease renewals and updating existing agreements to reflect current needs
• negotiating agreements for the installation of telecoms apparatus on private land
• advising operators and landowners on disputes and resolutions under the Electronic Communications Code
• advising about and interpreting provisions within existing code agreements and the applicable legislation
• acting in court, tribunal applications and appeals, whether representing landowners or telecoms operators
• applying for or resisting planning applications

We are specialists in property litigation, transactional real estate, and planning who work together to achieve your aims. Whether you want to object to the siting of telecoms apparatus on your land, remove telecoms apparatus, enter into a telecoms agreement or just need advice, we can quickly assemble a team of experts to help you.

Our unique advantage is the breadth of our experience. By combining our work for landowners with our understanding of telecom operators' priorities and strategies, we deliver pragmatic solutions that account for both the complexities of telecoms law and for the different steps an operator may take.

We also have close links with telecoms surveyors who can provide additional support.

We typically charge via hourly rates but in appropriate cases can agree a capped or fixed fee for particular tasks. We’d be pleased to discuss your case with you and provide a no-obligation quote or estimate

In certain circumstances, you may be able to recover some or all of your fees from the other party and we can discuss that with you.