London—Dentons has advised Transport for London (TfL) on the groundbreaking roll-out of 4G connectivity on their platforms, stations and tunnel networks.

The unique roll-out will make it possible for TfL customers to make calls, check emails, social media and the latest travel information while on the go on platforms, ticket halls and tunnels on London Underground.

The Dentons team advised on the procurement of a public communications 4G mobile and WiFi network, as well as on the provision of coverage on the London Underground for the emergency services to tie in with the Emergency Services Network.

The firm's work included supporting strategic decision-making, advising on pilot tests and related contractual arrangements with several of the mobile operators on parts of the Tube network, advising on the procurement approach and on matters of competition law, advising on telecoms sector regulation, advising on and drafting of the ITT contractual documentation, and advising on the competitive process with selected bidders, all while working closely with TfL's legal team.

Andy Lucas, Head Technology, Media and Telecoms for Dentons, said: "This is a ground breaking project with TfL taking the lead in making London not only the most connected city in the world but also the safest.  Also by granting a concession TfL is minimising the cost to the public whilst also giving Londoners access to best of breed technology and innovation "

Rachael Morris, Senior Associate, Technology, Media & Telecoms for Dentons, said: " It has been a privilege to work on such a transformational project for TfL which required a wide variety of specialist legal input from both the TfL and Dentons' teams."

The Dentons' UK team, led by Andy Lucas, Head Technology, Media and Telecoms and Rachael Morris, Senior Associate, Technology, Media & Telecoms comprised Hayley Gibson, Associate, Technology, Media & Telecoms; Jennifer Robinson, Counsel, Competition; Neill Pemberton, Senior Associate, Real Estate; Thomas Guilfoyle, Senior Associate, Banking & Finance; Christopher Graf, Partner, Competition; Carolyn Burns, Counsel, Competition; Dominic Spacie, Consultant, Banking & Finance; Richard Barham, Partner, Corporate, and James Fox, Senior Associate, Technology, Media & Telecoms.

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