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Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

HWG LLP has a strong practice that offers a range of legal advice covering both litigation and transactional matters. The firm is well known for its regulatory expertise, particularly in relation to the FCC. They assist clients on spectrum, internet privacy, wireless technology and satellite issues. Clients include trade associations, satellite companies, broadcasters and investors.

Work Highlights

  • HWG LLP advised DIRECTV on regulatory and strategy issues involved in its negotiations to acquire DISH.

Strengths

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HWG is a very talented group with a deep bench of experts.

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The HWG team is extremely professional and very responsive.

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The HWG team are extraordinarily responsive and are exceptional in their ability to clearly outline risks and make recommendations.

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The HWG team is adept at handling complex and challenging FCC licensing and transactional matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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John T Nakahata
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John T Nakahata
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John Nakahata has impressive experience in handling regulatory matters before the FCC and other federal agencies, as well as offering notable litigation capabilities.

John handles major telecom issues with a sophisticated understanding of policy and political dynamics.

John has an excellent analytical mind and is a fantastic lawyer.

John is very savvy when it comes to evaluating communications policy issues.

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Paul Margie
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Paul Margie
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Paul Margie attracts clients across a range of sectors, handling matters such as spectrum policy, regulatory issues and transactions. He is particularly noted for expertise in wireless matters.

Paul has an encyclopaedic knowledge of spectrum issues and is exceptionally skilled.

Paul has a wealth of expertise, and is always willing to jump in to technical details of client's problems to provide practical guidance.

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Christopher Wright
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Christopher Wright
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Christopher Wright is widely recognised in the market for his extensive appellate practice, which is complemented by notable FCC expertise and telecommunications industry know-how.

He is a terrific writer, and his knowledge of communications and administrative law is unsurpassed.

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William M Wiltshire
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William M Wiltshire
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William Wiltshire remains a prominent presence in the telecommunications and satellite space. He has significant experience in advising clients on transactions and regulatory issues including licensing, compliance and policy proceedings.

Bill is a superb lawyer with great expertise.

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Jennifer Bagg
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Jennifer Bagg
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Jennifer is the managing partner of HWG. She is known as a high-quality adviser to broadband, wireless and communications clients in a range of regulatory matters.

Jennifer has a strong ability to quickly and thoroughly understand impacts of changing regulations as they relate to clients' businesses.

Jennifer is a tremendous asset to her clients.

Jennifer takes a multifaceted approach to legal analysis which is invaluable to clients.

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Michael Nilsson
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Michael Nilsson
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Michael Nilsson has a diverse practice, which includes handling domestic and international satellite and telecommunications regulatory issues before the FCC and other government agencies. He is a go-to attorney for startups and non-profits as well as industry giants.

Mike is very sharp, efficient and really gets to the crux of an issue quickly.

Mike is an expert on matters related to cable and satellite.

Mike does an excellent job and is a pleasure to work with.

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Sean Lev
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Sean Lev
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Sean Lev utilizes his significant experience to assist clients in navigating complex regulatory issues in the telecoms space.

Sean has a lot of experience in the field of communications law.

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Paul Caritj
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Paul Caritj
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Paul Caritj is noted for his expertise in advising communications clients on regulatory and appellate matters. He has particular expertise in matters related to international and domestic spectrum regulation.

Paul has impressively detailed knowledge and a strong ability to explain complicated technical issues concisely.

Paul is a very personable and highly knowledgeable lawyer.

Paul is phenomenal in terms of the substance of the work and quality of the counselling he provides.

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John T Nakahata
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John T Nakahata
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Paul Margie
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Paul Margie
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Christopher Wright
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Christopher Wright
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William M Wiltshire
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William M Wiltshire
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Jennifer Bagg
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Jennifer Bagg
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Michael Nilsson
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Michael Nilsson
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Sean Lev
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Sean Lev
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Paul Caritj
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Paul Caritj
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