Baker McKenzie advises fixed and mobile telecoms operators on regulatory and licensing matters, and contract negotiations. The team also assists institutional investors and infrastructure funds on telecoms infrastructure network purchases, construction projects, and their operation or transfer. The group is also increasingly involved in litigation concerning fibre optic undertakings. Jointly heading the group are Rémy Bricard, who advises on telecoms development projects and related contracts, and Laurent Szuskin, a specialist in regulatory compliance who also represents public and private utilities in telecoms-related litigation. Christian Blomet is well versed in the structuring of outsourcing projects in the sector.

Behring‘s TMT practice is noted for its ‘professionalism and versatility’, with the team handling the spectrum of telecoms matters, from contractual and transactional mandates to regulatory proceedings. The group is instructed by clients that span fibre optic developers, sub-sea cable and satellite network operators. Practice head Anne-Solène Gay demonstrates ‘exceptional insight and constructiveness’ in both traditional telecoms law and the burgeoning field of space law, in addition to assisting with questions of IP law. Caroline Feraa combines expertise in IT and IP law, while Léa Paisley tackles a mixture of telecoms and digital matters. Myriam Bennari departed the firm in May 2025.

Drawing on the firm’s international network, Bird & Bird maintains a telecoms offering that spans advice on the construction of new networks, including associated regulatory and public law matters, commercial contracts and disputes in the sector. The team acts for electronic communication network operators and investors in France and globally, overseeing both infrastructure projects and transactions on their behalf. Willy Mikalef has unique expertise in the satellite field,  and is instructed by clients on issues ranging from data protection and privacy law to licensing and network access matters. He leads the group alongside commercial contracts specialist Stéphane Leriche. Mélanie Bercot is sought after for assistance with the drafting of wholesale network contracts, as well as B2C and B2B contracts.

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. offers assistance on telecoms transactional and regulatory aspects to both private sector organisations and public institutions in France and abroad. The team oversees major telecoms and digital infrastructure deals, both network development projects and private equity-led investments into telecoms operators. Thierry Dor co-leads the practice and advises on a wide range of regulatory matters, including licensing and infrastructure sharing arrangements, while fellow co-head Jean-Baptiste de Martigny tackles M&A in the sector.

Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats is recognised for its expertise in both contentious and non-contentious telecoms matters, and is noted for its work alongside public institutions in developing fibre optic networks in municipalities around France. The group brings experience in overseeing the construction of fibre optic lines and tackling associated regulatory hurdles, in addition to structuring public concessions for telecoms services. Térence Cabot is sought out for his expertise in the regulatory aspects of telecoms and satellite projects, with Hervé Castelnau overseeing M&A and privatisation transactions in the sector; they lead the team in tandem.

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Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP fields a telecoms team that tackles a variety of regulatory questions, in addition to advising on both domestic and cross-border deals within the sector. Charlotte Le Roux, who handles the gamut of mandates, from the satellite-related queries to core regulatory and contentious issues, leads the group alongside Etienne Drouard, a data protection expert who also handles questions of IT and digital media law.

Magenta takes on a broad spectrum of disputes in the telecoms sector, and stands out for its ability to advise on both contentious and non-contentious matters in and outside of France. The group is particularly adept at competition disputes in the industry, while also overseeing dealings with regulatory agencies. Practice leads Sylvain Justier and Vincent Jaunet are noted for their expertise in competition matters affecting the telecoms industry.