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Latham & Watkins LLP

Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite - District of Columbia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP offers enviable strength in regulatory matters and additional capabilities advising on high-stakes litigation and transactions. Clients are drawn from across the industry and include companies in the radio and television, satellite and network infrastructure spaces. It draws on an impressive global platform to handle market-leading cross-border mandates, whether transactional or contentious.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins LLP represented Cox Enterprises in connection with its sale to Charter Communications.

Strengths

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  • The Latham team is thorough, practical, and expert in telecommunications law.

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  • The Latham team is prepared, professional and provides deep answers to questions.

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  • The Latham lawyers are personable and are able to easily distil complex issues in an understandable way.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Matthew Brill
    Matthew Brill

    Matthew Brill

    Matthew Brill is held in high esteem for his handling of complex regulatory, transactional and appellate mandates in the telecommunications industry. He also defends clients in class action lawsuits.

    • Matthew has a great sense of how to get to the heart of an issue and gives advice in a calm way.

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    • Matthew is a very good, well-regarded lawyer.

      Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite respondentUSA

    • Matthew is a seriously strong and impressive lawyer in the space.

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  • Matthew Murchison
    Matthew Murchison

    Matthew Murchison

    Matthew Murchison advises clients on a range of regulatory matters, including complex issues arising from the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

    • Matthew is incredibly responsive and endlessly helpful for his clients.

      Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite respondentUSA

    • Matthew is a practical, responsive lawyer who is able to complete complicated analysis in a quick timeframe.

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  • James H Barker
    James H Barker

    James H Barker

    James Barker is global chair of the firm's communications industry group. He has significant experience in appearing before the FCC, including handling issues arising from M&A and spectrum regulations.

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