White & Black Limited remains prominent in the region, and is recognised in the market for its track record when it comes to assisting global clients with cybersecurity, commercial contracts, domestic technology and telecoms compliance matters. Oxford-based lawyers Phil Thompson and Matt Johnston collectively head up the department.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The Firm has a very good understanding of the telecoms sector. It is very easy to transmit and explain local regulations, regardless of the differences with UK regulations.’
‘Phil Thompson is an amazing lawyer. He has a deep understanding of the telecom sector and its regulations. He is very proactive and responsive.’
Key clients
- Electricity North West Limited
- Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for Electricity North West Limited (ENWL) (the UK-based electricity distribution network operator for the North West of England) in relation to the complete renegotiation of its agreement with Schneider Electric for the supply of ENWL’s network management system up until the end of the RIIO-ED2 regulatory period.
- Acting for Mitchells & Butlers in relation to its proposed new merchant acquiring agreement with Barclaycard.