Telecommunications
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
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A&O Shearman has a significant telecoms practice that frequently acts on infrastructure transactions all over the world, advising on projects across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. It advises on the structuring of new fibre optic joint ventures and on both the buy and sell sides of telecoms towers transactions. The team also assists with the negotiation of network sharing or outsourcing agreements. The lawyers can leverage corporate and competition law expertise to advise on major M&A deals that follow the trend towards consolidation of the telecoms sector. The team represents clients in satellite finance or capital markets transactions.
Work Highlights
- Allen & Overy advised DigitalBridge on its 51% ownership acquisition in GD Towers, with the matter valued at EUR17.5 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A&O has a sophisticated team that can distil complex issues into understandable commercial points."
"A&O are quick to respond and will always make someone available."
"Their technical knowledge in the sector is just amazing; they can talk to our engineers and technical guys."
"A&O has a sophisticated team that can distil complex issues into understandable commercial points."
"A&O are quick to respond and will always make someone available."
"Their technical knowledge in the sector is just amazing; they can talk to our engineers and technical guys."
Notable Practitioners
Tom Levine maintains an outstanding reputation for his broad telecoms practice, which encompasses financing and corporate transactions. He is also noted for expertise in satellite project financing.
"Tom Levine is one of the most technically-minded and brilliant lawyers I have come across. He is able to digest highly complex and technical concepts very quickly."
Andrew Kenning regularly advises multinational telecommunications companies and infrastructure providers. He has significant experience assisting clients with commercial acquisitions, disposals and financing transactions.
"Andrew Kenning is technically very strong and has a great deal of experience in his relevant field."