Blackstone Chambers has 'strong expertise in telecoms matters‘, with an excellent track record in representing prominent regulators and communication operators. In a prominent matter, James Segan KC appeared before the Supreme Court for the respondent in R (VIP Communications Ltd) v Secretary of State for the Home Department, a case concerning the Home Secretary's direction to Ofcom not to exempt GSM gateways from individual licensing requirements due to national security concerns. The Supreme Court ruled that the Home Secretary had acted lawfully. Emily Neill provides 'robust, commercial and clear advice' to regulators and regulated entities, including fixed line and mobile telecommunications providers. In March 2023, Tom Richards KC was elevated to silk.
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Blackstone Chambers
Testimonials
‘Dean Tolman is very effective in sourcing counsel that is most appropriate for one’s needs.’
‘Blackstone impresses with the calibre of its junior and senior counsel.’
‘Blackstone is the go to set for cases in the telecoms space.’
‘Blackstone is very professional and good to work with.’
‘The clerks are very responsive and amenable, providing excellent service.’
‘Clerks are easy to contact and provide a high-quality service.’
Monckton Chambers
With a reputation for being a 'leading chambers for telecommunications law and regulation‘, Monckton Chambers' barristers are well versed in handling a broad spectrum of telecommunications matters. In Sky v Ofcom, Meredith Pickford KC is representing the claimant in an appeal to challenge Ofcom's decision that Sky's Pay TV service should be treated as an electronic communication service, which would have implications for the type of regulation that could be applied to Sky. Among the juniors, Philip Woolfe KC has an excellent track record in acting for mobile and fixed line telecommunications companies, often before the regulatory authorities. In a boost to chambers, Ben Lask KC took silk in March 2023.
Testimonials
‘David Hockney and John Keegan are excellent and efficient.’
‘Good clerks from top to bottom, especially Steve Duffett.’
‘First-class set for all things regulatory.’
‘Top quality individuals across the board.’
‘The clerks are very organised and have got the art of customer service down to a T!’
Devereux
At Devereux, Graham Read KC is acting for the claimant in Vodafone Limited v (1) Gencomp (No 7) Limited (2) AP Wireless II (UK) Limited, an ongoing, high-profile case concerning the procedure for the renewal of agreements under the Electronic Communications Code in the context of a concurrent lease of a telecommunications site. Georgina Hirsch is highly regarded for her expertise in advising on contentious telecoms mandates.
Blackstone Chambers
Testimonials
‘Dean Tolman is very effective in sourcing counsel that is most appropriate for one’s needs.’
‘Blackstone impresses with the calibre of its junior and senior counsel.’
‘Blackstone is the go to set for cases in the telecoms space.’
‘Blackstone is very professional and good to work with.’
‘The clerks are very responsive and amenable, providing excellent service.’
‘Clerks are easy to contact and provide a high-quality service.’
Monckton Chambers
With a reputation for being a 'leading chambers for telecommunications law and regulation‘, Monckton Chambers' barristers are well versed in handling a broad spectrum of telecommunications matters. In Sky v Ofcom, Meredith Pickford KC is representing the claimant in an appeal to challenge Ofcom's decision that Sky's Pay TV service should be treated as an electronic communication service, which would have implications for the type of regulation that could be applied to Sky. Among the juniors, Philip Woolfe KC has an excellent track record in acting for mobile and fixed line telecommunications companies, often before the regulatory authorities. In a boost to chambers, Ben Lask KC took silk in March 2023.
Testimonials
‘David Hockney and John Keegan are excellent and efficient.’
‘Good clerks from top to bottom, especially Steve Duffett.’
‘First-class set for all things regulatory.’
‘Top quality individuals across the board.’
‘The clerks are very organised and have got the art of customer service down to a T!’
Devereux
At Devereux, Graham Read KC is acting for the claimant in Vodafone Limited v (1) Gencomp (No 7) Limited (2) AP Wireless II (UK) Limited, an ongoing, high-profile case concerning the procedure for the renewal of agreements under the Electronic Communications Code in the context of a concurrent lease of a telecommunications site. Georgina Hirsch is highly regarded for her expertise in advising on contentious telecoms mandates.