Media & Entertainment: Regulatory
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 2
Contact number
+1 202 551 1700Chambers Review
Paul Hastings LLP fields extensive capabilities in a wide range of transactional and regulatory matters. The law firm is able to leverage its substantial knowledge of the FCC on behalf of its impressive roster of clients in the media and telecommunications sector. It draws upon its wider strengths in M&A, finance and privacy to offer a multidisciplinary practice.
Work Highlights
- Paul Hastings represented Novacap Technologies in securing ownership of and investments in several fiber operations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We regularly raise complex, difficult issues with the firm and seek their specific advice on tricky matters. They are extraordinarily clear about what issues are major roadblocks versus things that can be overcome."
"We regularly raise complex, difficult issues with the firm and seek their specific advice on tricky matters. They are extraordinarily clear about what issues are major roadblocks versus things that can be overcome."
Notable Practitioners
Sherrese Smith has a strong regulatory practice which benefits from her previous experience at the FCC. She advises leading media and telecommunications companies on transactional and compliance concerns.
"A go-to person for challenging, complex matters. Sherrese brings a practical, realistic lens to issues and creatively problem-solves when there is no obvious solution."
"She provides very practical advice in an area of law which can be fairly ambiguous. She is a really excellent communicator in all scenarios. Her timing and clarity means she cuts through to provide very clear and strategic advice."
"She really keeps up with what is going on. Sherrese is an expert in her field, great at getting right down to the heart of things and zooming in on what matters."