Legal Awards 2020

15 | SME NEWS - Legal Awards 2020 Based in London, Alden Legal Limited are leading advisers for the satellite, space and telecommunications industries. Following the firm’s well-deserved success in the Legal Awards programme, we got in touch with COO and Partner Alex Monk to find out more. Founded in 2018, Alden Legal Limited offer comprehensive legal and strategic advice on regulatory, commercial, finance and national security matters to clients across the satellite industry. These clients represent an impressive variety in this rather niche industry, and each have different legal requirements and needs. As a result, Alden has become – in just two years – the undisputed expert in the telecommunications market when it comes to legal advice and advocacy. No small feat indeed. To start, Alex offers more insight into the firm’s specialisms and its client base. “As well as businesses of all sizes - from major listed international companies to start-ups and SMEs- we also regularly advise government agencies in both the UK and overseas, as well as finance providers and insurance companies. With the trust of the UK government and other regulators we are able to shape the policy and regulations from which our clients benefit from. “Our knowledge of the industry and regulation allows us to problem solve and find solutions to complex international regulatory issues. By staying ahead of the curve, we help shape regulation for several countries.” Moreover, as a small firm on the market, Alden prides itself on being cost efficient, with a honed ability to provide clients with the most accurate advice at a competitive price. All in all, its small size merits a certain adaptability that large firms lack. Ultimately, Alden was set up at the request of clients who wanted trusted advice from senior lawyers who really understood their business models, objectives and the law and regulations affecting their businesses without having to pay to educate them. They wanted lawyers who could sit at their boardroom table and be part of their team to help them grow. By all regards, client centricity remains a key to Alden’s success. “Client relationships really matter to us; we want Best Telecommunications Law Firm 2020 & Client Service Excellence Award - London Alden Legal Limited to align with our clients and build a relationship that mutually benefits both organisations. It’s important we work closely with business owners and decision makers so that we can provide holistic advice in order for them to succeed. “In addition to providing legal and policy advice, our experience allows us to provide strategic assistance to our clients to help them develop their business and their markets, or to find new and developing markets.” Naturally then, as Alex goes on to explain, it is important that Alden’s team are interested in the nuances of telecommunications and technology law, with a mind to business growth and improvement. “In regard to our recruitment, we look for talented and entrepreneurial lawyers who have pedigree at all levels. As a new and niche sector, specialist satellite experience is limited in the market, but we would encourage contact from lawyers who wish to develop their interest in technology and telecoms businesses within a fast moving and innovative team environment. We want to develop our focused team with people who have a real willingness to apply knowledge and experience to truly ground-breaking work and an appetite to participate in leading the sector.” Finally, Alex comments on the future of Alden Legal, and what its plans are for the rest of 2020 and beyond. “We are now heavily engaged in working closely with the UK government and the sector in response to the COVID-19 crisis and we will, of course, continue to support clients adapting to rapidly changing markets and innovations.” All in all, the firm’s history and achievements speak for themselves, speaking as testament to the strength of Alden’s values and the strength of its team. Company Name: Alden Legal Limited Contact Name: Alex Monk Contact Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.wearealden.com