Noerr demonstrates proficiency across the full lifecycle of regulated projects, including broadband expansion, infrastructure sharing, and frequency allocations, while also advising members of the satellite and aviation segment on topics such as the Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS2) and connectivity topics. Practice head Pascal Schumacher‘s recent work highlights extend to supporting a French investor on entering the German fiber-optic market. One of the team’s key contacts for regulatory advice, Tobias Bosch is recommended for proceedings before the Federal Network Agency, while Tobias Frevert’s broad practice encompasses transactional advice. Another expert for regulatory issues is Julian von Lucius, who covers telecommunications, media, and public procurement law.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They understand our business and are very reactive.’
- ‘I'm impressed by Pascal Schumacher's the competence, expertise, and sense for clients.'
Key clients
- Telekom Deutschland GmbH
- Deutsche Telekom
- FOSVIA
- Meridiam Glasfaser
- Inmarsat
- SES Germany GmbH
- N26
- Schwarz-Group
- Microsoft
- Alibaba
- Audi
- Talkdesk
Work highlights
Advised Telekom Deutschland GmbH on the new market assessments by the Federal Network Agency to determine if and where Telekom's market power persists, and the plans and framework conditions for migrating copper connections to fiber-optic.
Advised FOSVIA of the French PE investor Colony Capital SAS on entering the fiber-optic and infrastructure market in Germany, including the establishment of a subsidiary named FOSVIA Germany, tax and employment law matters, as well as negotiating and concluding a contract worth €500m with the Telefónica/Allianz joint venture 'Unsere Grüne Glasfaser.'
Advised N26 on a partnership with 1GLOBAL for the introduction of eSIM mobile tariffs by the N26.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Tobias Frevert
Julian von Lucius
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Pascal Schumacher
Practice head
Pascal Schumacher
Other key lawyers
Tobias Bosch; Tobias Frevert; Julian von Lucius