Telecoms, data and payments transactions, M&A, JVs, SHAs, network-sharing, SaaS
Quick answer. Gamma Communications confirmed on 7 April 2026 that it is in preliminary takeover discussions, commencing an offer period under the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. Gamma reported 2025 revenue of GBP 645.8 million as a channel-led UCaaS and SIP trunking provider. The CMA will apply the UK merger control regime; a Phase…
UK fibre consolidation is splitting into two paths. On the happy path, a well-positioned altnet is bought at a premium by a scaled acquirer, as in nexfibre’s agreement to acquire the Substantial Group, the parent of Netomnia and YouFibre, announced in February 2026 and analysed in our earlier note, UK Fibre Consolidation: What the Nexfibre…
Three models for legal support compared. When a fractional general counsel is the right answer for telecoms, fintech and data businesses in the regulatory perimeter.
The CMA enforces UK competition law, controls mergers, investigates markets and regulates digital platforms. Guide to CMA powers, penalties and the new SMS regime.
Ofcom’s Plan of Work 2026/27 shapes telecoms investment, altnet consolidation and compliance. Analysis of what it means for operators and dealmakers.
The Nexfibre-Netomnia deal, the government Statement of Strategic Priorities and Ofcom Telecoms Access Review 2026-31 together set the framework for UK fibre infrastructure transactions. What advisors and investors need to know about deal structuring in a consolidating market.
This article was published in May 2021 and reflects the regulatory position at that time. For current guidance on this topic, contact Bratby Law or see our latest insights. Summary By the end of 2021, many corporate transactions in the communications, data infrastructure, artificial intelligence, satellite and space technologies sectors (and some others) will be…
This article was published in August 2020 and reflects the regulatory position at that time. For current guidance on this topic, contact Bratby Law or see our latest insights. The US has updated its rules to prevent Huawei’s access to commercially available chips that use US technology in a move that could sound the death…
UK excludes Huawei from 5G and broadband networks: the UK Government has announced a U-turn on Huawei’s involvement in 5G networks, following a meeting of the National Security Council, that will delay 5G rollout by two to three years and increase costs by up to £2 billion.
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This article was published in July 2016 and reflects the regulatory position at that time. For current guidance on this topic, contact Bratby Law or see our latest insights. On 7 July 2016, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued finalised guidance for authorised UK financial institutions use of cloud services. In a marked contrast to some other…
Governance is important for both private and public sector organisations. For development finance organisations (such as IFC, CDC, Africa Development Bank and Asia Development Bank) which are publicly funded and invest in developing countries it is critical. A key part of governance is measuring the development impact that they have through setting goals and measuring the…