Alden Legal and Joanne Wheeler MBE retain Telecommunications ranking for Chambers and Partners
Alden Legal is delighted to announce its Telecommunications ranking in the Chambers and Partners UK 2023 Guide, where the firm was described as a “first choice” with an “extremely knowledgeable team who deliver a service of the highest level”. Clients also noted Alden Legal as “innovative thinkers”, “hugely networked” and having “their finger on the pulse” with regards to the telecoms and space sector.
Alden’s Managing Partner, Joanne Wheeler MBE, has retained her Band-1 ranking and is quoted as being “pre-eminent in the space and satellite sector” with her “considerable knowledge of regulatory and commercial issues.” Joanne was highly regarded for her “depth of expertise” and “world-leading commitment to the global space sector.”
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Telecommunications – UK-wide
Band 4
Alden Legal is a respected telecoms team with noted strength in the space sector. The firm regularly represents satellite manufacturers and operators, as well as launch sites and aerospace companies. It is adept at advising on a range of commercial and regulatory matters in the sector, including spectrum issues, strategic collaborations and network infrastructure rollouts.
“Alden are always my first choice. They have an extremely knowledgeable team who deliver a service of the highest level.”
“I have noticed a huge breadth and depth to the team at Alden. It also seems that where they may not have expertise they are hugely networked and provide expert opinion from other areas.”
“Space licensing and regulation is a complex and developing area to work in, and Alden’s advice is invaluable to us.”
“They have their finger on the pulse and are innovative thinkers.”
Represented EchoStar in its intervention in Case T-245/17 ViaSat v Commission before the European General Court, which was successful and one of very few satellite communications cases ever heard in the European courts.
Joanne Wheeler is regarded as pre-eminent in the space and satellite sector due to her considerable knowledge of regulatory and commercial issues.“A hugely respected individual with the ability to build longstanding relationships and deliver to different audiences. Joanne Wheeler’s ability to break down complex information and deliver it in a way that means something to the individual clients is refreshing in the sector and much needed.““Joanne is an inspirational lawyer who not only dedicates herself to her work but effectively manages to identify key roadblocks or issues in regulation and seeks to resolve such with energy and passion.““Joanne Wheeler’s depth of expertise in and commitment to the global space sector is world-leading.“
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Telecommunications – UK-wide
Band 1
Joanne Wheeler is regarded as pre-eminent in the space and satellite sector due to her considerable knowledge of regulatory and commercial issues.
“A hugely respected individual with the ability to build longstanding relationships and deliver to different audiences. Joanne Wheeler’s ability to break down complex information and deliver it in a way that means something to the individual clients is refreshing in the sector and much needed.“
“Joanne is an inspirational lawyer who not only dedicates herself to her work but effectively manages to identify key roadblocks or issues in regulation and seeks to resolve such with energy and passion.“
“Joanne Wheeler’s depth of expertise in and commitment to the global space sector is world-leading.“
