Dave LaPommeray serves as Senior Legal Counsel at IT International Telecom Inc., a Canadian-based technical consulting and installation company that provides a comprehensive set of services in the subsea cable industry, including turnkey design, installation and maintenance of marine cable systems. A member of the Quebec Bar in Canada since 2013, Dave started his legal career as a litigator before re-orienting his practice to transactional law as an in-house legal counsel. In that capacity, he has served a variety of Canadian-based multinationals, in a wide range of industries. Dave's expertise lies in assessing, and mitigating, risk in complex commercial matters. He is known for his ability to effectively negotiate and draft agreements, manage disputes, and ensure compliance with legal requirements to protect his company's interests and reputation. With his in-depth knowledge and practical experience, Dave LaPommeray is a trusted legal advisor who plays a key role in driving IT International Telecom Inc.'s success in the competitive subsea cable market. His participation at Submarine Networks EMEA 2026 will offer attendees valuable insights and strategies to navigate submarine cable supply contract models.
This panel discussion will explore the complexities, advantages, risks, and trade-offs involved in turnkey versus disaggregated approaches to submarine cable contract models. The submarine cable industry is evolving rapidly, with diverse stakeholders navigating critical decisions that impact project timelines, costs, technical performance, and operational flexibility. Panelists representing turnkey integrators, vertically integrated turnkey suppliers, cable system owners, and submarine cable consultants will provide unique perspectives and actionable insights. The session will examine the benefits of streamlined project delivery under turnkey models, including reduced coordination challenges and risk centralization, while contrasting them with the flexibility and potential cost savings of disaggregated approaches that allow system owners to select specialized vendors for specific project components. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors driving decision-making in submarine cable projects and strategies for navigating this dynamic landscape.