Telecoms

Noerr

Noerr follows an interdisciplinary approach and routinely advises at the interfaces with regulatory, corporate and antitrust law. This expertise is called upon by telecommunications providers, including Deutsche Telekom, companies in the technology sector and increasingly by players from the satellite-based telecommunications segment in connection with transactions, strategic cooperations and regulatory issues. Practice head Tobias Frevert focuses on transactions and project work, while regulatory matters are covered by Tobias Bosch and Julian von Lucius; Bosch regularly assists with regulatory procedures and operational contract negotiations. Pascal Schumacher complements this offering with expertise in interfacing data protection matters.

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Testimonials

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'Clear and fast communication. Great specialist knowledge and well-structured presentation for further use in the company.'
'Pascal Schumacher: Great competence and industry-specific specialist knowledge paired with clear communication and quick accessibility.'
'The firm has a strong understanding of technology and telecommunications as well as a deep understanding of the law and its intricacies.'
'We rely heavily on Pascal Schumacher, not only for his in-depth knowledge of the law, but also for his practical advice when faced with legal ambiguities.'

Key clients

Telekom Deutschland AG
Cisco International Ltd.
Day Wireless
Inmarsat
Spoke Safety LLC
Alibaba

Work highlights

Advising and representing Deutsche Telekom on various (regulatory) topics. In particular on the sale of the radio tower division, advice on subscriber connection fees and fiber optic expansion.
Telecommunications and data protection law advice to Microsoft, including on Teams, Skype, Outlook and Azure.
Advising satellite operator Inmarsat on a contract with Lufthansa Group to provide broadband internet services to passengers on aircraft in continental fleets.