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Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite | USA

District of Columbia

Technology focuses on contractual agreements in the technology field and includes transactional matters such as M&A and financing. Law firms often work with clients such as investors or startup enterprises on a range of business issues including employment law, strategic alliances and joint ventures, stock exchange listings, mergers, acquisitions and corporate governance issues. E-commerce arrangements, licensing agreements, strategic alliances and blockchain/cryptocurrency-related work will also be considered, in addition to cybersecurity matters. IP mandates are also included in this section, although shouldn’t represent the majority of the submission as we include separate IP categories in most states. Along with technology companies, typical clients will also include blue-chip corporations from all industries, investors, financial services institutions and fintech companies

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Band 1

  1. Covington & Burling LLP
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    Covington & Burling LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Covington & Burling LLP's strong team possesses experience advising major telecommunications and media companies on the full range of complex regulatory and transactional matters. Also known for its high-caliber litigation work and representation of clients before the FCC. Impressive bench of dedicated regulatory experts, including those with former FCC experience. Broad expertise across telecommunications, technology and media.
  2. DLA Piper LLP (US)
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    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    DLA Piper LLP's well-established telecom group is noted for its understanding of complex legal and policy issues in regard to spectrum-based technologies. Fields additional experience in assisting a variety of clients in navigating compliance and enforcement issues stemming from the FCC. Practitioners benefit from the firm's global reach, handling various cross-border connected tech matters. Increasingly active in litigation mandates.
  3. Hogan Lovells US LLP
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    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Hogan Lovells LLP's well-regarded team is known for its strength in both regulatory and transactional work. Its full-service offering includes the ability to advise on cutting-edge areas such as drone-related regulatory issues, space satellites, data security, positive train control and cross-border export and compliance matters. Acts on behalf of a number of key players in the telecommunications and automobile industries.
  4. HWG LLP
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    HWG LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    HWG LLP has a strong practice that offers a range of legal advice covering both litigation and transactional matters. Well known for its regulatory expertise, particularly in relation to the FCC. Assists clients on spectrum, internet privacy, wireless technology and satellite issues. Clients include trade associations, satellite companies, broadcasters and investors.
  5. Jenner & Block LLP
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    Jenner & Block LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Jenner & Block LLP offers a knowledgeable team with impressive government experience and the ability to provide clients with a complete communications service. Fields expertise in matters pertaining to net neutrality, communications M&A and the regulation of voice over internet services. Possesses additional strength in regulatory enforcement, and wireless and satellite issues.
  6. Latham & Watkins LLP
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    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    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. Draws on impressive global platform to handle market-leading cross-border mandates, whether transactional or contentious.
  7. Wiley
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    Wiley
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Wiley remains a premier firm for telecommunications work, in particular for regulatory compliance matters relating to the FCC. Also advises in connection with transactional and litigious matters in the TMT sector. Longstanding relationships with major carriers, manufacturers and industry associations.
  8. Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Sidley Austin LLP
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    Sidley Austin LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Sidley Austin LLP is well known for its strong regulatory practice, with expertise across telecommunications, mass media and wireless industries. Represents broadcasters and internet providers on a wide range of matters. Fields additional expertise as antitrust counsel and often represents clients before the FCC and other regulatory bodies.
  2. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
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    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is a highly respected firm, recognized for its provision of regulatory advice to major cable companies and internet service providers. Offers counsel in rulemaking decisions and regulatory advice on matters such as strategic acquisitions and divestitures. Possesses notable strength in privacy proceedings and security compliance.
  3. Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Akin
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    Akin
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Akin has an impressive practice that combines policy and regulatory prowess with a high level of expertise in transactional matters. Serves a range of industry leaders, including telecommunications, banking and retail companies. Also assists clients in matters pertaining to satellite, mass media and new technologies.
  2. Arnold & Porter
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    Arnold & Porter
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Arnold & Porter's longstanding telecommunications practice is known for handling significant regulatory matters. Stands out for its sizable transactional practice and regular work for leading companies. Offers strategic counseling on high-profile issues such as spectrum policy. Draws on notable firm-wide strength in areas such as antitrust and international trade to offer broad services to clients.
  3. Cooley LLP
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    Cooley LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Cooley LLP has a formidable regulatory practice with noted experience handling proceedings before the FCC. Has continued to develop expertise in spectrum, drone technology and M&A regulatory compliance. Represents commercial broadcasters and cable television clients in matters related to wireless and satellite.
  4. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a wide-ranging telecom practice that works on behalf of cable operators, broadcasters and Fortune 500 companies. Notable for its advice on large-scale transactions, with significant experience representing hedge funds and private equity investors. Also offers expertise in satellite and wireless matters.
  5. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
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    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is a respected firm with a burgeoning reputation for advising high-profile wireless service providers and other significant players in the telecom sector. Possesses a noteworthy ability to litigate matters before the FCC. Equally adept at assisting with data security and privacy issues, as well as the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions.
  6. Steptoe LLP
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    Steptoe LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Steptoe LLP undertakes a wide range of work for household-name clients. Heavily involved with FCC matters such as spectrum applications and regulatory rulings. Practitioners field additional expertise in matters involving internet law and new technologies. Active in complex cross-border mandates, including those involving sports exclusivity.
  7. TLP: Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC
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    TLP: Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    TLP is a dedicated telecom practice with a diverse client base that includes startups and publicly traded companies. Offers a variety of services such as regulatory counseling, policy advocacy and strategic planning. Fields additional expertise in FCC licensing and auction proceedings.
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Band 4

  1. Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
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    Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP is sought for its expertise in high-value corporate financings and transactions, representing a clientele of telecom companies and financial entities. The firm provides further support on regulatory issues and related litigation.
  2. Lerman Senter PLLC
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    Lerman Senter PLLC
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Lerman Senter PLLC is a well-respected practice in the broadcasting sector. Advises clients on regulatory matters, spectrum auctions and relocations, as well as general corporate and transactional work. Represents many clients before the FCC.
  3. Perkins Coie LLP
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    Perkins Coie LLP
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Perkins Coie LLP has a deep bench of practitioners with a broad range of experience in handling domestic and international regulatory matters. Additional fields of expertise include advising on privacy issues and complex issues involving new technologies. Attracts an impressive roster of clients across manufacturing, media and software, including market-leading corporations.
  4. Pillsbury
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    Pillsbury
    Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite
    2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has a multidisciplinary team that offers extensive strength across media, telecommunications and satellite communications. Particularly adept at handling M&A transactions as well as legislative and regulatory matters. Experience in representing wireline, VoIP service providers and investors into communications companies. Significant experience in handling issues before the FCC and other federal agencies.