Arthur Cox provides complex telecoms regulatory advice and demonstrates its extensive knowledge of the telecoms industry when assisting clients in M&A and other large corporate transactions. The team regularly assists high-profile operators and investors in Ireland, often advising clients on telecoms infrastructure development and deployment. Co-head Patrick Horan is especially knowledgeable in telecoms regulation and the operation of wholesale fixed and mobile broadband markets. Aaron Boyle, who also co-heads the practice, is well-positioned to advise on telecoms-related infrastructure projects.

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP ’s telecoms team stands out for its expertise in handling complex and significant telecoms regulatory matters. The group is well-placed to assist domestic and international clients to comply with telecoms regulatory obligations in Ireland. Led by the experienced Michael Madden, the team frequently advises leading private technology brands on mandates involving the European Electronic Communications Code, data governance and next-generation communications infrastructure. Luke Murray is another name to note.

Matheson LLP is a key port of call for new and traditional telecoms operators, with its offering spearheaded by Niall Collins, Kate McKenna, Simon Shinkwin, Anne-Marie Bohan and Carlo Salizzo. The group has deep experience assisting with high-value and complex transactional work, as well as litigation, regulatory issues and ongoing advisory work. The team's broad expertise encompasses fixed telecoms (including retail and wholesale), broadcasting and hardware/device mandates. McKenna is particularly well-placed to act for high-profile, regulated companies on challenges of ComReg decisions. Traditional and non-traditional telecoms companies turn to Shinkwin for advice relating to complex deals and commercial issues, regulatory compliance and competition matters.

Highly regarded for its deep expertise across the telecoms sector, McCann FitzGerald LLP’s team regularly advises its varied client base on a wide range of contentious, regulatory and transactional mandates. In particular, the team is well-equipped to assist clients with cutting edge projects, ex-ante competition regulation and strategic regulatory advice. With specific capabilities in contentious and regulatory matters respectively, Rosaleen Byrne and Laura Treacy co-head the team. Catherine Derrig and Amy Brick also stand out as key contacts for contentious telecoms matters, while Garreth O’Brien is a strong choice for transactional and advisory work.

Spearheaded by Claire Waterson, William Fry LLP‘s telecoms practice advises clients on the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious telecoms matters. With expertise spanning Irish and EU regulation and enforcement, the team is particularly well known for assisting clients through all stages of broadband development. The team is also well-equipped to provide commercially-focused advice on transactions in the telecoms sphere. Waterson specialises in telecoms regulations, and advises on all aspects of Irish and EU competition law, including merger control, restrictive practices and state aid work.

With a full-service telecoms offering, A&L Goodbody LLP assists clients across a variety of industries on both contentious and non-contentious mandates. The team regularly supports clients with regulatory investigations and appeals against ComReg decisions. Practice head John Whelan is recommended, particularly for his extensive knowledge of telecoms regulations.