Tackling telecoms’ toughest challenges, empowering your success in a fast-evolving market

Leveraging deep industry insight and global reach, we help telecoms companies, digital infrastructure providers, and equipment manufacturers navigate today’s shifting regulatory landscape. We act for operators, equipment manufacturers and financial investors on their most complex transactions and strategic matters. These include M&A, carveouts, financing, AI, commercial arrangements for towers infrastructure assets, and the rollout of fiber networks, as well as disputes, antitrust and compliance with regulatory obligations. Our integrated approach ensures that our advice aligns with your broader objectives.

We advise telecoms and other digital infrastructure  businesses on embracing technological, regulatory and behavioral change – enabling them to stay ahead and protect their competitive position. In recent years, we’ve helped reshape the wider telecoms industry; our integrated global team works with you to reduce commercial and regulatory risk while ensuring you thrive in a fast-moving market.

Faced with pressure from regulators on one side and market disruptors on the other, telecoms businesses turn to Freshfields for clear guidance. Our deep knowledge and worldwide network enable informed decisions, create new opportunities, and instill confidence in this high-stakes sector.

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Feb 17 2025
Data Act: Commission issues updated FAQ
To aid in the implementation of the EU Data Act, the European Commission has released a set of frequently asked questions (FAQ). For a...
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Feb 13 2025
The UK Government’s Strategic Steer to the CMA: Impact on UK M&A (Part 2)
Today, the UK government issued its draft strategic steer to the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) for consultation.  Our separate...
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Feb 13 2025
The UK Government’s Strategic Steer to the CMA: Resetting the priorities (Part 1)
Today, the UK government issued its draft strategic steer to the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) for consultation. Why does the...
Blog
Feb 13 2025
Freshfields' geopolitical monitor
Geopolitical risks are a significant concern for businesses and investors in the current global landscape. Understanding these risks is...
Blog
Feb 12 2025
German Election #4: Real estate and rental policies
On 23 February 2025, almost 60 million German voters will elect a new federal parliament in snap elections after the collapse of the...
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Feb 12 2025
Digital Assets Under Trump 2.0: The Emerging View from Capitol Hill
Since President Trump’s second inauguration, few issues in the financial services space have received as much attention in Washington as...
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Feb 12 2025
German Election #3: How Germany’s vote could reshape the EU
Germany’s upcoming election isn’t just about who governs in Berlin – it’s about the direction Europe will take. On 23 February 2025,...
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Feb 7 2025
The new UK regime for public offer platforms: the FCA consults on further proposals
An important element of the UK’s new public offers and admissions to trading regime is the introduction of the public offer platform...