Telecoms Regulation

Falcon Chambers

Sitting at the intersection of telecommunications regulation and the set’s mainstay of property litigation, Falcon Chambers‘ expertise in this space comes via the Telecommunications Code, which governs the physical siting of hardware. Wayne Clark appeared in the case Vodafone Ltd v Potting Shed Bar and Gardens, representing AP Wireless UK in the Court of Appeal in a case concerning if an overriding lessee was to be treated as a party to a code agreement, while James Tipler represents EE in an application for code rights to construct a telecoms site to provide services to both emergency services and the public in Eryri National Park, also known as Snowdonia.

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Testimonials

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'The clerks are responsive, provide a seamless and professional service and deliver excellence at all times. Joanne Meah is a particular standout and provides a top-notch client service.'
'The clerks at Falcon are helpful and approachable.'
'All the clerks without question are excellent. Frankie Penton is particularly helpful and always keeps me updated as to the availability of preferred members of chambers once being made aware of a potential instruction.'
'Always great service from the clerks room. Joanne Meah is excellent.'
'John Stannard is excellent and is always happy to help. Joanne Meah is very capable and is equally accessible. Nothing is ever too much trouble.'
'We highly rate Falcon Chambers in the area of telecoms. '
'Falcon are the leading set for telecoms and property litigation. There are no other chambers with the same breadth and depth of knowledge within the property field.'

Silks

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

Oliver Radley-Gardner KC

Falcon Chambers

‘Oliver really is the best telecoms silk in the market. He has been involved in virtually every major case on the topic and – quite frankly – what he doesn’t know about the telecoms code isn’t worth knowing.’

Stephanie Tozer KC

Falcon Chambers

‘Stephanie has a brilliant grasp of the telecoms code and has been involved in some of the biggest cases. She is an excellent advocate and puts her case across in a forceful and persuasive way.’

2024 Silks

Kester Lees KC

Falcon Chambers

‘Kester combines a towering intellect with a wonderful bedside manner. He is sharp and quick-witted on his feet in court but is considerate and understanding to clients in conference.’

Juniors

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

Wayne Clark

Falcon Chambers

‘Wayne is undoubtedly one of the leading barristers in telecoms code law. His deep knowledge of this specialist field is obvious to anyone either speaking with him, or else reading his work.’

James Tipler

Falcon Chambers

‘In relation to telecoms, James is the go-to junior. He has an excellent grasp of the telecoms code and a very good manner with clients.’

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.