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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 represented DIRECTV in opposing the FCC’s rules to combat 'junk fees' on bills.

Strengths

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HWG pulls from deep experience and knowledge of complicated telecommunications policy issues. The firm does an excellent job of building its knowledge base.

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Everyone at HWG is extremely knowledgeable and experienced.

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HWG's team is very knowledgeable and experienced and can bring a level of expertise to an issue.

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HWG's team handles complex and sophisticated matters in a professional, timely and thorough manner.

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HWG's lawyers are experts in their field and able to tailor their services to their clients' unique matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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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 is great to work with and very knowledgeable.

John is extremely responsive and attentive to any requests made by clients. He is highly professional and has the full trust of his clients.

John is a titan in the industry with an encyclopedic understanding of complicated issues.

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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's levels of sophistication, commercial awareness and client service are unparalleled.

Paul is a smart, strategic thinker who is very well-respected.

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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.

Chris provides detailed and timely responses.

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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 has been a leader in satellite legal issues for decades.

Bill brings substantive expertise in satellite regulation and has an amazing way of interpreting technical points.

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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 is a very effective lawyer.

Jennifer has an extraordinary level of service and breadth of knowledge. She approaches all of her client's matters in a professional, timely and sophisticated way.

Jennifer is knowledgeable of how regulations and statutes are being interpreted and applied across the market.

Jennifer is thoughtful in her counsel and provides practical, actionable legal advice.

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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 a very sharp lawyer. He's very quick on his feet and always able to get to the essence of an issue and provide very practical advice.

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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.

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John T Nakahata
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Paul Margie
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Christopher Wright
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William M Wiltshire
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