Telecommunications

EU and Competition Law have exerted a major impact upon the conduct and regulation of telecoms companies for a long time. Members of Chambers have represented telecoms operators and regulators (such as OFCOM and the European Commission) in a variety of disputes.

In recent years, we have been involved in Telecommunications issues as wide-ranging as mobile call termination charges, the European Commission's attempt to reduce roaming charges between Member States, disputes over number porting and various regulators' investigations into significant market power. Members of Chambers have also acted for holders of patents in cases concerning expiration of rights and in disputes relating to ETSI and cross-licensing.

Beyond these shores, Brick Court Chambers has had recent and regular involvement in competition and regulatory cases in the field of Telecommunications before the courts and regulators of Hong Kong, Gibraltar, Mauritius and Grand Cayman.

Recent cases of note include:

  • Hutchinson 3G v Orange, O2, T Mobile and Vodafone (Commercial Court)
  • R (Telefonica O2 Europe plc and Others) v S/S Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (European Roaming Charges) (Administrative Court, ECJ)
  • Floe Telecom v OFCOM (CAT)
  • O2 Germany v Commission (CFI)

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What the Directories say...

"Strong on the regulatory side, Brick Court is also a favoured destination for lawyers and clients seeking advice and representation with regard to disputes over contract and access agreements. Much of the attraction of the set lies in the senior juniors on board. Many of these are regarded as being of silk standard and offer excellent value for money. They operate in tandem with a number of good silks and clerks who are praised for being "admirably swift when providing estimates and invoices." " (Chambers & Partners 2012)

"This set comes highly recommended as it has barristers who are known for their expertise on telecoms-related competition and regulatory issues both at home and abroad." (Chambers & Partners 2011)

"Its success in the field owes much to the fact that it has a strong track record advising major telecoms providers with regard to regulatory, competition and litigation matters generally."   (Chambers & Partners 2010)

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