Advising Landowners on the Electronic Communications Code

Introduction

The importance of telecommunications to 21st Century society cannot be understated - it has even been quaintly referred to in recent court proceedings as ‘the human right of mobile telephony’. In order to ensure the rollout and subsequent maintenance of high quality digital connectivity, telecoms companies are seeking to acquire new sites and regear existing sites for their networks.

The Government enacted the new Electronic Communications Code (‘ECC’) within the Digital Economy Act 2017, updating the existing law which controlled the installation and maintenance of telecoms apparatus and equipment on land.

Whether acting for private individuals, corporations or public bodies, the ECC is complex and navigating the new law is crucial in order to provide tailored and appropriate advice to clients faced with an approach from a telecoms operator.

From current affairs to recent court decisions, this new webinar seeks to outline the legal and strategic factors that should be considered when acting for landowners in the context of the ECC.

What You Will Learn

• Current affairs - a backdrop of recent events concerning telecoms
• Evolution of the law - old code v new code
• Key features of the new code
• New installations - the process (part 2 and part 4 of the code)
• Existing agreements and transitional provisions
• Miscellaneous provisions - street works, lopping trees, transportation land
• Termination of code agreements - the process
• Tales from the Courtroom - recent decisions relating to the ECC
• Takeaway tips

This pre-recorded webinar will be streamed at 12:30pm on Wednesday 26th July 2023 and will remain available to view by delegates who have registered by then for 90 days.