Reecommendations and credentials

What clients and directories say

Rob Bratby, Managing Partner
Last updated: March 2026

Bratby Law is recognised in the leading independent legal directories for telecoms regulation, data protection and payments regulation. Clients range from UK mobile operators and international infrastructure providers to fintechs and payments industry bodies. This page sets out the independent directory rankings, client testimonials and a case study illustrating the fractional general counsel engagement model.

Independent directory rankings

Our specialist expertise is recognised in major independent legal directories:

  • Chambers & Partners: Rob Bratby is ranked as a band 2 lawyer in the UK Guide 2026 in the “Telecommunications” category: Chambers
  • The Legal 500: Rob Bratby is listed as a “Leading Partner – Telecoms” in London (TMT – IT & Telecoms): The Legal 500
  • Lexology: Rob Bratby is featured on Lexology’s expert profiles as a Global Elite Thought Leader for data: Lexology
Chambers and Partners accreditation
Legal 500 accreditation

What the directories say

Selected quotes from Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500 and Lexology:

“The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals, endorsed by peers and clients alike.”

“He is an accomplished lawyer who is very knowledgeable and experienced.”

“Knowledgeable without a doubt and practical in providing advice that is specific to each business.”

Our track record

The firm’s directory rankings reflect over 30 years advising on the regulatory and commercial frameworks that underpin the UK telecoms, data and payments sectors. Rob Bratby’s experience spans roles at Oftel, senior in-house positions at UK mobile operators, and partnership at international law firms. That combination of regulator, operator and external advisor perspective is consistently cited by clients and directory researchers as a differentiating factor.

In telecoms regulation, the firm is recognised for advising on licensing, spectrum, market reviews, wholesale access and the interface between telecoms and broader digital regulation. In data protection, work includes designing compliant governance frameworks, advising on UK and EU regulatory regimes, and guiding businesses implementing privacy-compliant products and AI-enabled services. In payments regulation, the firm advises on PSRs 2017 compliance, FCA and PSR authorisation, open banking, variable recurring payments, scheme governance and the safeguarding supplementary regime, anchored by a fractional general counsel appointment at UK Payments Initiative Limited.

Across the transactions practice area, clients instruct us on complex commercial agreements, strategic partnerships, M&A support and cross-border infrastructure projects where telecoms regulation, data protection and payments regulation intersect with commercial execution.

Case study: Fractional General Counsel for Core Communication Group

Bratby Law acts as fractional general counsel to Core Communication Holdings Limited, a UK mobile distribution and communications group. The engagement covers commercial contracts with every major UK mobile network operator, telecoms regulatory compliance, data protection for the group’s eSIM and SIM activation services, corporate structuring and M&A, and board advisory. The relationship between Rob Bratby and Core’s CEO Tony Greaves spans over 25 years.

Read the full case study

Client testimonials

What clients say about Bratby Law:

  • “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

  • “…he has an outstanding understanding of the telecoms market…”

    “Rob has been my lawyer for over 25 years. He has advised us through every stage of the business, from international voice through to SIM distribution and eSIMs. He knows our business inside out, he has an outstanding understanding of the telecoms market and he gives us direct, practical advice without the overhead of a full-time hire.”
    Tony Greaves
    CEO, Core Communication Holdings Limited

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Why choose Bratby Law? | Telecoms Regulation | Data Protection | Payments Regulation | Transactions | Fractional General Counsel | Co-counsel

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