England - South West • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Clarke Willmott LLP
Clarke Willmott LLP is known for its focus on representing landowner clients in cases against telecoms operators. Practice head Kary Withers, who is adept at handling litigation, is praised for her ‘really deep knowledge of the sector, excellent tactical judgement and great way with clients’. The drafting and negotiation of lift and shift arrangements forms part of Beverley Pike’s advisory portfolio. Sarah Mogford, previously at Lewis Silkin, joined the firm in February 2022 and excels in matters relating to the Electronic Communications Code.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘CW's telecoms practice has a national reach, attracting great clients from all over the country. They have been involved in some of the most significant telecoms cases since the new code. They have extensive experience of dealing with code operators on behalf of landowners and get great results for their clients.’
‘Kary Withers - very experienced, really deep knowledge of the sector, excellent tactical judgement and a great way with clients. I cannot recommend her enough.'
- 'Aimee Davies - really excellent ground-level knowledge of the area and great experience of negotiating hard for her clients. Capable of being really tough, but she is still really pleasant to work with.’
‘The Clarke Willmott telecoms team is excellent. They offer a first class, personal service which is quick and efficient and very knowledgeable. They certainly inspire confidence and trust.’
‘Aimee Davies is excellent. She provides a first class, personal service which is quick and efficient and she is very knowledgeable. She is very personable and certainly inspires confidence and trust.’
Key clients
- Lidl UK
- L&Q Group
- NG Devco (Orion Capital)
- The PG Group
- Mapeley Estates
- Eris Media Solutions
- The Guinness Partnership
- The Peabody Trust
- Pinnacle Towers
- Sovereign Housing Association
- Southern Housing Group
Work highlights
- Acting for the Guinness Partnership Limited against Cornerstone Telecommunications Limited regarding the renewal of a telecoms lease situation in central London.
- Acting for a national hotel chain defending proceedings against a major telecoms operator seeking the imposition of a contentious Code agreement.
- Advising Pinnacle Towers Limited in relation to the management of its portfolio of telecoms sites throughout the UK.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kary Withers