CO:PLAY LAW‘s telecoms practice assists with mobile technology and IT agreements, as well as satellite technology matters and submarine cable systems, and works closely alongside the firm's IT practice; it also acts as counsel on all technology matters for the Greenlandic incumbent telecoms operator. The group is co-headed by ’outstanding’ managing partner Mandeep Singh Rathour, who specialises in IT and telecoms work, including handling complex contracts, outsourcings, SaaS issues and cloud matters; and Michael Brandt, who is a key contact for technology companies.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has an excellent ability to cover all aspects from the initial phase, through possible financing to the execution of a project in the telecoms world.'
- 'The team combines their diversified knowledge in a way, so they are able to support in tasks that normally would be outside the knowledge/experience within a traditional law firm. The team is able to suggest proactive solutions to a problem, that could grow into a contractual problem.'
- 'The individuals at Co Play are always openminded and are always focusing on the assignment and the possible solutions without requiring deep briefs/insights in the actual system or technology.'
- 'Mandeep Singh Rathour is outstanding and always able to suggest positive and proactive solutions for benefit of all parties. He is exceptional in analysing problems/situations and thereby preventing actions that could have a devastating consequence. He is always able to pick the right people for the task to be solved.'
- 'Very solution oriented, and good and direct counselling. Very knowledgeable within telecoms.'
Key clients
- Tusass
- Faroese Telecom
- BornFiber
- Fuzion A/S
Work highlights
- Advised Tusass on its agreement for the provision by Hispasat of a Satellite Gateway in Gran Canaria, Spain.
- Advised Tusass on its CEF-2 application for EU funding of a considerable amount for executing the first phase of establishing a Submarine Cable System on the Greenlandic West Coast.
- Assisted Tusass with drafting and negotiating a Marine Route Survey required for laying a submarine cable system.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mandeep Singh Rathour, Michael Brandt