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Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper LLP's well-established telecom group is noted for its understanding of complex legal and policy issues in regard to spectrum-based technologies. The firm fields additional experience in assisting a variety of clients in navigating compliance and enforcement issues stemming from the FCC. Practitioners benefit from the firm's global reach, handling various cross-border connected tech matters. They are increasingly active in litigation mandates.

Work Highlights

  • DLA Piper advised Verizon Communications with respect to obtaining federal and state regulatory approvals for its proposed acquisition of Frontier Communications.

Strengths

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The DLA team offers sound strategic advice regarding the deal structuring and regulatory aspects of multi-faceted transactions.

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DLA maintains a deep bench with strong expertise.

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The firm has a tremendous amount of experience in dealing with telecommunication issues and has an excellent reputation with the regulatory agencies.

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The DLA team are very experienced with FCC matters and detail-oriented. They go above and beyond to meet the client's needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Senkowski
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Michael Senkowski
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Michael Senkowski is co-chair of the US telecommunications group. His areas of strength include providing regulatory counsel on big-ticket M&A and proceedings before state and federal agencies.

Mike has deep technical knowledge and is incredibly responsive.

Mike provides tremendous experience and expertise.

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Nancy J Victory
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Nancy J Victory
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Nancy Victory has substantial experience in handling regulatory and antitrust matters, including issues arising from market-leading M&A across a range of sectors.

Nancy is wonderful to work with. She is always calm and collected and provides a path to achieve her clients' goals and outcomes.

Nancy is a top notch lawyer with a sophisticated transactional background.

Nancy has excellent business awareness and understanding of complex deal issues that need regulatory guidance.

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Peter Karanjia
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Peter Karanjia
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Peter Karanjia is the chair of the administrative law appellate practice. He has a broad range of experience in representing clients in high-stakes courtroom proceedings, as well as offering significant expertise in FCC regulations. His experience includes advising on complex spectrum issues.

Peter is a pleasure to work with and provides advice with a short turnaround.

Peter is an excellent legal thinker and strong advocate.

Peter has deep expertise and knowledge in a heavily regulated space.

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Eric W. DeSilva
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Eric W. DeSilva
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Eric DeSilva is noted for his deep experience in advising clients on FCC-related regulatory issues. He's sought after for his advice on spectrum allocation, licensing and compliance matters.

Eric is highly regarded and a pleasure to work with.

Eric is an incredibly technically sophisticated lawyer.

Eric has excellent business awareness and understanding of complex deal issues that need regulatory guidance.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Michael Senkowski
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Michael Senkowski
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Nancy J Victory
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Nancy J Victory
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Peter Karanjia
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Peter Karanjia
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Eric W. DeSilva
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Eric W. DeSilva
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