At Bird & Bird, the team is well equipped to assist electronic communications operators and investors with regulatory and transactional matters, both in France and in emerging markets. Contentious telecoms issues are another key driver of work for the group, which has a solid track record in acting for clients before ARCEP. Stéphane Leriche and Willy Mikalef co-head the practice; Leriche fields expertise in telecoms-related commercial contracts and transactional matters, and Mikalef focuses on satellite work. Mélanie Bercot, Jean-Claude Vecchiatto and UK-based Frédérique Dupuis-Toubol are also key names to note.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘A very dynamic and flexible team with perfect knowledge of the telecommunications market. The work was carried out with intelligence and finesse and obtained the full satisfaction of those involved.’
‘Willy Mikalef, a brilliant lawyer, with perfect knowledge of the telecommunications sector, listens to the needs of his clients down to the smallest detail and has a demonstrated capacity for adaptation, being able to work in Europe and in emerging countries. Mélanie Bercot has perfect knowledge of the sector and complements Willy Mikalef wonderfully. She is available and always provides tailor-made answers to customers.’
‘Very specialized team in telecoms; great responsiveness.’
‘Frédérique Dupuis-Toubol and Mélanie Bercot: a very complete and very experienced team.'
Key clients
- Aircall Sas
- Selafa Mja (Kosc And Kosc Infrastructures)
- Dauphin Telecom
- Saga Africa Holdind Limited (Free Senegal)
- Gambia River Basin Development Organisation
- Airbus Defence And Space
Work highlights
- Assisted Aircall with telecom regulatory matters, both in France and in over 20 countries, as part of its global expansion.
- Advised the Gambia River Basin Development Organisation (OMVG) on the commercialisation of fibre optic cables in accordance with the regulatory framework applicable in four member states.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stéphane Leriche, Willy Mikalef