Communications providers operate in a highly regulated market and face their own specific legal challenges. Without a dedicated legal team it can be difficult for small and medium sized companies to manage their legal risks.

FCS has teamed up with Eversheds, a legal practice with extensive experience of advising businesses in the commnications industry on their commercial, corporate and regulatory obligations. Together, we have created a service offering FCS members fast access to one of Evershed's specialist lawyers for 30 minutes of immediate, free, preliminary advice via the FCS legal advice hotline. 

Guidance is available on the whole range of matters affecting your business including:

• advice on Ofcom obligations and disputes with Ofcom
• commercial contracts
• all types of disputes
• Advice on reputation management and dealing with unwanted press and media attention
• buying or selling your company
• directors duties
• software licenses and IT contracts
• company branding and disputes regarding Intellectual Property
• advice on advertising rules and comparing your products to other businesses.

For more information please see the Eversheds Legal Support Flyer, or call the FCS office on 020 8249 6363.