Telecommunications
We support clients across the telecommunications ecosystem, advising on the full range of real estate‑related issues that arise in a complex and heavily regulated market from mobile infrastructure, wayleaves, fibre and data centres – we are across the whole of the connectivity sector.
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Our team of specialist telecommunications lawyers draws on one of the largest dedicated real estate practices in the country. We work for all of the country's major network providers and the UK's largest infrastructure provider and understand the operational, technical, and regulatory pressures facing mobile and fibre operators, developers, and infrastructure businesses. This insight informs our approach and ensures that the guidance you receive is both legally robust and commercially viable.
We advise on all contentious and non‑contentious matters involving telecommunications infrastructure and the regulatory and legislative regimes that govern its deployment. Our work spans the full lifecycle of telecoms assets, from strategic planning and estates management through to business‑as‑usual operations and dispute resolution.
Our team has played a central role in supporting the industry-wide rollout of 4G and 5G, working with clients on projects covering the length and breadth of the UK. We provide trusted strategic advice on the Electronic Communications Code, including policy interpretation, statutory process, and public law considerations.
We also act for major infrastructure providers, including on nationwide programmes such as the Shared Rural Network. Our lawyers are experienced in negotiating master agreements and handling large volumes of individual site matters efficiently and within demanding timeframes. Whether navigating access issues, break rights, dilapidations or complex decommissioning arrangements, we ensure risks are understood and managed.
Our expertise extends to fibre deployment, advising on the legal, technical, and commercial issues associated with securing vital connectivity in urban and rural environments. We regularly support clients in mitigating disputes, maintaining network continuity, and keeping critical roll‑outs on track.
Featured experience
Telecoms Estate Strategic Adviser
Advising Cornerstone (originally established as a joint venture between Telefonica (o2) and Vodafone) on all aspects of their estate management spanning thousands of property interests as well as being a key strategic adviser since it was set up in 2012.
Data Centre Estate Management
Advising Virgin Media in respect of its technical data centre estate including litigation support on renewals and all estate management issues.
Mobile Network Estate Advisory
Advising MBNL (the joint venture between EE and H3G) in respect of the mobile network estate of EE and H3G.
Telecoms Master Agreements
Advising a large landowner on the master agreements for an estate of telecommunications sites and subsequently, the completion of a large volume of individual site agreements within limited but time critical deadlines.
Landmark ECC Claim – Paddington
Acting for Cornerstone in CTIL -v- LTH (Praed Street) Limited (UT), which was the first claim brought under the Code and the first to seek to survey land under the Code. An amicable compromise was reached and the first paragraph 26 Agreement was subsequently approved by an Order of the Upper Tribunal. This enabled Telefonica and Vodafone to then restore full coverage to the Paddington Station area.
ECC Precedent-Setting Appeal
Acting for Cornerstone in CTIL -v- The University of London (UT and Court of Appeal), which was the very first substantive hearing of issues under the ECC. It was to determine whether a site survey is an ECC right, and the successful outcome established an industry-wide principle under the ECC.
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Asset Management
We provide a dedicated asset management service to clients including the owners of the largest retail destinations in the country and major office development.
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Construction and Engineering
We work closely with clients as part of their wider teams to help them deliver projects across the construction, engineering and infrastructure sectors. We work collaboratively and provide clients with practical legal and commercial advice to allocate and manage risk and manage operational challenges to allow the successful delivery projects.
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Planning & Environment
We provide specialist planning and environmental services across the complete range of contentious and non-contentious planning advice.
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Portfolio Management
We help owners, operators, and investors manage their real estate portfolios efficiently and with confidence. By combining specialist expertise, technology‑driven processes, and a deep understanding of high‑volume transactional work, we deliver solutions that reduce cost, streamline delivery, and support your commercial objectives.
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Property Litigation
Our property litigation lawyers advise clients across the real estate sector, helping you manage risk, resolve disputes, and protect the value of your assets. We combine deep technical expertise with commercial insight to support organisations facing complex, high‑value or time‑critical property litigation issues in the UK and internationally.
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PropTech
At DAC Beachcroft we bring a wide ranging service that embraces the many varied aspects of PropTech and helps manage the response to change. At the heart of this is a nationwide team of property and technology experts that can address the risks arising in this rapidly changing environment.
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”"They are at the cutting edge of the telecommunications sector. Their expertise is exceptional, and they are leading the way in how we continue to adapt and react to the changing legal landscape. They are very collaborative and roll up their sleeves to get involved."
Chambers UK 2026, Real Estate
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”"They have an outstanding commercial approach, exceptional turnaround times and deep subject matter expertise. They brought a wealth of both technical and practical experience and knowledge."
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"They have an outstanding commercial approach, exceptional turnaround times and deep subject matter expertise. They brought a wealth of both technical and practical experience and knowledge."
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”"The team have a personal commitment to achieving an outcome. We appreciated the commercial advice supplementing the technical legal opinion."
Chambers UK 2026, Real Estate
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Why choose DAC Beachcroft?
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health and real estate. We combine excellent legal skills and cutting-edge delivery expertise to design
solutions that fit the needs of our clients – often involving clever uses of technology.
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Retail Destinations
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Telecommunications
We support clients across the telecommunications ecosystem, advising on the full range of real estate‑related issues that arise in a complex and heavily regulated market from mobile infrastructure, wayleaves, fibre and data centres – we are across the whole of the connectivity sector.
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