Telecoms

The Electronic Communications Code gives telecom operators significant powers. They may demand access to your land, seek rent reductions, or delay redevelopment plans. This legal framework can be frustrating and complex. We act exclusively for landowners and occupiers across England and Wales. Our role is to protect your property rights, secure fair commercial terms, and safeguard the long term value of your assets. Whether you are a private landowner, occupier, commercial developer or portfolio manager, we deal with these issues every day while staying focused on what matters most to you.

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Our expertise covers

Telecom leases and renewals

• Negotiating telecom leases

• Lease renewals under the Electronic Communications Code

• Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 advice

• Rent reviews and compensation claims

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Development and site removal

• Redevelopment strategy where telecom apparatus is present

• Removal or relocation of telecom masts and equipment

• Vacant possession advice

• Managing redevelopment alongside telecom operators

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Site access, upgrades and sharing

• Multi Skilled Visit survey access requests

• 5G upgrades and equipment installation

• Site sharing with other telecom networks

• Negotiating controlled access rights

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Breaches of lease and rent disputes

• Unpaid rent and service charge disputes

• Breach of telecom lease terms

• Unauthorised site sharing or equipment installation

• Enforcement of telecom lease obligations

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Dilapidations and site restoration

• Telecom dilapidations disputes

• Removal of redundant telecom infrastructure

• Structural damage claims

• Recovery of repair costs and compensation

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Wayleave agreements

• Negotiating telecom wayleave agreements

• Access and maintenance obligations

• Protecting redevelopment potential

• Limiting long term restrictions on land use

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Our expertise includes

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Real Estate Litigation

Resolving property disputes with strategic legal insight.

Real Estate Litigation

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Real Estate

Expert guidance on buying, selling, or managing commercial property.

Real Estate

From everyday matters to complex challenges, these are some of the services clients come to us for most often.

Typical matters we advise on

Running a business or organisation comes with a wide range of legal responsibilities. Our team provides tailored advice on the issues most commonly faced in your sector - helping you stay compliant, resolve disputes efficiently, and protect your commercial interests.

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Telecoms

Legal advice for landowners and occupiers dealing with telecom operators, telecom leases, and the Electronic Communications Code.

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