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Théo Bougouin

Advisor, DLA Piper Business Advisory
Engineering Advisor
About

Theo Bougouin is an Engineering Advisor in DLA Piper’s Telecom Practice, where he provides technical expertise in spectrum management, frequency coordination, and satellite communications. A Chartered Engineer with over 15 years of experience in the space and telecommunications sector, Theo supports clients on complex spectrum strategy matters, network compatibility analysis, and regulatory engineering across national, regional, and global platforms.

Theo advises clients on frequency coordination, negotiating agreements with other satellite networks, and developing strategies for influencing change at key regulatory and policy forums. He advises leading satellites operators and a handset manufacturer. He regularly liaises with clients and senior managers to report progress, review priorities, and support business development activities.

EXPERIENCE

Théo began his career as a ground segment engineer where he oversaw the procurement of Gateways and Carrier Monitoring System. He also developed tools to optimise the satellite’s beam pointing performance. Théo transitioned to the role of a Spectrum Management and Regulatory Engineer. In this role, he conducted sharing studies and modelled simulations for coordination work, helping protect spectrum assets from various forms of interference. He was also responsible for managing regulatory filings from different administrations.

In 2021, Théo took on the role of Engineering Manager in Technical Policy & Regulatory Engineering. In this position, he led frequency coordination efforts, negotiated agreements with various networks, and developed strategies to influence change across national, regional, and global platforms.

Languages
  • French
  • English

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng), Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  • APM Introductory Certificate in Project Management
Education
  • MSc, Telecommunications and Networks Engineering (specialization in Space Communications Systems, ISAE-SUPAERO), ENSEEIHT, Toulouse, France

Prior Experience

Prior to joining DLA Piper, Theo served as Senior Engineering Manager at Access Partnership, where he led frequency coordination efforts, managed ITU filings for new and existing satellite networks, and oversaw a team delivering technical policy and regulatory engineering services.

Before that, Theo spent over a decade at Avanti Communications in progressively senior roles, including Spectrum Management and Regulatory Engineer, Gateway Earth Station Project Manager, and Ground Segment Engineer. During this time, he led spectrum engineering studies, managed the deployment and testing of Ka-band antenna systems, directed ground station validation and RF performance testing.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Member of the institute of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  • Chartered Engineer (Ceng)