How we work | legal advice | specialist co-counsel | fractional general counsel |

How we work

Direct Legal Advice | Specialist Co-counsel | Fractional General Counsel

How we work

Clients work with Bratby Law in three ways: direct matter-specific advice, specialist co-counsel support, and fractional general counsel engagements. Each model provides senior, technically informed guidance aligned to regulatory, commercial and operational priorities.

Direct Legal Advice

Bratby Law provides senior, technically informed advice on telecoms regulation, AI regulation and data protection, and technology and telecoms transactions. We deliver precise, commercially grounded guidance that integrates quickly into project teams and resolves complex regulatory and contractual issues.

Specialist Co-counsel

We support law firms and consultancies with deep specialist expertise in telecoms, AI and data regulation, strengthening their transactional, advisory and contentious capabilities. Our involvement provides focused, sector-specific insight without competition risk or internal conflict.

Fractional General Counsel

We offer embedded general counsel level support for telecoms, technology and data-driven businesses requiring ongoing, strategic legal leadership. Clients benefit from structured, predictable access to senior advice across governance, compliance, commercial contracting and regulatory risk.

Direct legal advice for telecoms, AI and data matters

Who this is for

Businesses, operators, platforms, technology companies and in-house legal teams requiring focused advice on discrete regulatory, commercial or transactional matters.

What the direct legal advice model provides

Partner-level advisory support on telecoms regulation, AI and data protection, and complex technology or infrastructure transactions. Engagement is project-specific with no ongoing commitment.

How we support you

  • Interpretation and application of Ofcom, ICO and broader regulatory frameworks
  • Advice on compliance, licensing, security, governance and risk
  • Support on drafting, negotiation and execution of technology and telecoms agreements
  • Strategic regulatory insight on how regulation impacts business models, product development and infrastructure projects

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Specialist co-counsel for telecoms, AI and data matters

Who this is for

We support law firms and consultancies with deep subject-matter expertise in telecoms, AI and data regulation, strengthening their transactional, advisory and contentious capabilities without competition risk or internal conflict.

What this model provides

Specialist regulatory and transactional support delivered either as white-label input or clearly attributed expertise. This model gives firms access to niche telecoms, AI and data regulation capability without competition risk or internal conflict.

How we support you

  • Regulatory input for major transactions and due-diligence exercises
  • Expert review of sector-specific contractual frameworks
  • Advisory and contentious support, including Ofcom and ICO-related matters
  • Independent second-opinion reviews and strategic guidance

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Fractional general counsel for telecoms, technology and data businesses

Who this is for

We provide embedded general counsel support for telecoms, technology and data-driven businesses requiring ongoing senior legal leadership. The model offers predictable access to strategic advice across governance, compliance, commercial contracting and regulatory risk.

What this model provides

A predictable monthly retainer providing board-level input on regulatory, commercial, technology and operational matters. This model integrates senior legal oversight into business planning, governance and product decision-making.

How we support you

  • Strategic legal leadership across telecoms, AI and data issues
  • Governance, compliance and risk frameworks
  • Product advisory, commercial contracting and regulatory readiness
  • Coordination of external counsel and prioritisation of legal work
  • Board-level reporting and engagement

Contact Bratby Law

To discuss a regulatory, commercial or strategic matter, we offer an initial call to understand your objectives.

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What clients say

  • “…one of those rare lawyers who really does understand the business imperatives behind the legal situations businesses find themselves in.”

    “I worked with Rob over many years whilst I was at Orange. He is one of those rare lawyers who really does understand the business imperatives behind the legal situations businesses find themselves in. Most notably he provided first class support to me and my team on a high profile / high value joint venture network sharing deal. His ability to see both the detail and the bigger strategic picture were enormously helpful.”
    Amanda Doyle
    (Former) General Counsel, Orange UK

  • “I would highly recommend Rob and his team.”

    “I have had the pleasure of working with Rob now on a number of occasions and engagements with clients. Rob is one of the most knowledgeable people I have come across in the Telecommunications industry, both in his comprehensive understanding of the law for various countries and in the application of this law and what it means for Operators. This is complemented by his generosity with sharing his knowledge, and the friendly style with which he works. I would highly recommend Rob and his team.”
    Nick White
    (Former) Deloitte

  • “I would recommend Rob for any major Telecoms project”

    “I worked with Rob to introduce One Touch Switching for broadband and fixed voice, which launched successfully with almost two million customers using the service to date. Rob is a first class Legal Counsel with exceptional legal and regulatory knowledge enabling him to give insightful strategic guidance to the ExCo and the Board. He is highly trusted by Directors and easy to work with. I would recommend Rob for any major Telecoms project.”
    Toby Lovell
    (Former) Chief of Staff, The One Touch Switching Company
How we work | legal advice | specialist co-counsel | fractional general counsel |

How we work

Direct Legal Advice | Specialist Co-counsel | Fractional General Counsel