Optinet Secures Partnership with Westfield for Fibre Network Expansion

Travers Smith LLP has provided legal advisory services to Optinet regarding their new agreement with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) for the installation of Optinet's full fibre network within the Westfield London and Westfield Stratford shopping centres. This partnership aims to enhance connectivity for over 950 retail, dining, and entertainment units at these flagship locations in London. Optinet specializes in network infrastructure solutions and has been operational since 2016, enabling over 200 buildings and connecting more than 2,750 offices across the UK. Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, a major global player in real estate, owns 72 shopping centres worldwide, which include 49 flagship destinations. The legal team from Travers Smith led by Richard Brown played a crucial role in guiding this strategic initiative. This collaboration promises significant long-term benefits for Westfield's tenants, bolstering their business operations and customer satisfaction.