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TMT: Telecoms, Media & Broadcasting
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The Telecoms, Media & Entertainment Law Department has unrivalled experience working with all players in the industry, and among the department’s clients are leading domestic and international telecommunications and media companies, including: multi-channel television operators, internet service providers, fixed and mobile telephony operators, commercial radio and television broadcasters, international telephony operators and content service providers.
The Telecoms, Media & Entertainment Law Department advises in the following areas:
- Counselling from the initial stages of tenders to the regulation and operation of telecom providers, including advising on the complex regulations governing the licensing and operation of telecom services and equipment;
- Representing clients before regulatory agencies regarding telecoms privatisations, market liberalisation processes, market competition developments and ensuing Ministerial policies;
- Representing clients in administrative petitions to the Supreme Court;
- Day-to-day compliance and enforcement issues including regulations, cross-ownership rules, licensing, customs, taxation, zoning and environmental issues;
- Mergers & acquisitions and transfers of means of control in telecom and media licensees;
- Representation of clients in both domestic and international commercial transactions.
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Herzog Fox & Neeman advised Ribbon Communications and its affiliates on a secured credit facility from a lender group led by HPS Investment Partners and Whitehorse Capital, valued at USD385 million.
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Herzog Foz & Neeman provides really practical advice which is easy to digest.
TMT: Telecoms, Media & Broadcasting respondentGlobalThe law firm has a deep understanding of the required approach and processes.
TMT: Telecoms, Media & Broadcasting respondentGlobalThe team is always very attentive and willing to assist and find the right solutions.
TMT: Telecoms, Media & Broadcasting respondentGlobalThe law firm offers availability, responsiveness and quality legal work.
TMT: Telecoms, Media & Broadcasting respondentGlobalThe HFN lawyers do not hesitate to provide good advice that includes commercial aspects and not just legal. They help us get the deal done.
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Notable Practitioners
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Senior Statespeople 
Senior Statespeople Esther Sternbach
Esther Sternbach is a distinguished lawyer who is now of counsel at Herzog Fox & Neeman. She holds significant telecommunications and media regulatory expertise, alongside noteworthy ability in competition and licensing matters. Band 4 
Band 4 Ruly Ber
Ruly Ber offers clients extensive regulatory and commercial experience. He regularly represents telecoms clients, as well as technology companies.
Ruly Ber possesses deep legal knowledge and has a thorough understanding of the industry.
TMT: Telecoms, Media & Broadcasting respondentGlobalHe is very flexible and practical. He knows how to provide legal advice that you can actually use, not just textbook legal responses.
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Esther Sternbach
TMT: Telecoms, Media & Broadcasting
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Members
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Ruly Ber
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