Stephens Scown has a team of telecoms lawyers who advise on property related telecoms code issues and commercial contracts.
Successive governments have promoted the fast roll out of fibre broadband and mobile connectivity across the UK. The Electronic Communications Code regulates leases and other agreements for the installation and maintenance of telecommunications apparatus on land. The Code has been substantially amended since its first introduction in December 2017. The Code is intended to help with that aim by enabling telecommunications operators to acquire new sites, renew existing agreements, and to upgrade equipment.
Our team are experts who specialise in helping landowners to navigate the complexities of the Code.
This is not just an issue for rural landowners – masts, cables, and other equipment are needed across both urban and rural areas.
Because of the rights afforded to operators by the Code when they are granted an agreement, it is important to fully understand the implications of entering into any form of agreement.
Telecoms specialists
Our dedicated team is committed to assisting landowners with the renewal and/or grant of Code agreements, with experience in negotiating with many of the major operators. We ensure that landowners are well-informed and protected throughout the entire process.
We support clients with all aspects of Code agreements, from initial negotiations to finalising contracts and including strategic guidance throughout the process.
We cover:
Code Notices: providing expert advice on reviewing and responding to notices from telecommunications operators, ensuring compliance and protecting your property rights.
Dispute Resolution: from negotiating settlements or responding to legal action, we offer comprehensive support to resolve conflicts with telecommunications companies.
Drafting of legal agreements: our property lawyers have extensive experience in drafting and reviewing legal agreements for telecommunications work, ensuring your interests are safeguarded and prioritised.
We also offer specialist advice on variations to existing legal documents, freehold acquisitions, long leasehold interests, surrenders, assignments, asset transfer agreements, wayleaves, easements, framework agreements, and relocation agreements.
Our varied client base includes private landowners, landed estates, public authorities, developers, and residential block managers.
