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BAKER & MCKENZIE ADVISE ARQIVA ON LANDMARK DIGITAL RADIO DEAL
London , 24 July 2009 - Baker & McKenzie London has advised Arqiva on its acquisition of Global Radio's 63% share in the national commercial DAB multiplex Digital One, as well as many of Global Radio's local multiplex licences.
Previously a 37% stakeholder, Arqiva will now take full ownership of Digital One, and will also take control of Now Digital, the company which operates Global Radio's local digital radio multiplexes.
Digital One is a UK national platform, which carries Classic FM, talkSPORT, Absolute Radio, BFBS Radio, Planet Rock, Fun Kids and Amazing Radio.
Arqiva operates at the heart of the broadcast and mobile communications industry, providing network solutions and services in an increasingly digital world. It provides much of the infrastructure behind television, radio, and wireless communications in the UK . Arqiva's major customers include ITV, Channel 4, Five, the BBC, BSky B and the five UK mobile operators.
The Baker & McKenzie team was led by Duncan Reid-Thomas assisted by Tim Sheddick, Matt Bonner and Paul Ganley. Robbie Downing and Tristan Grimmer provided competition and regulatory advice.
Global Radio was advised by Olswang.
For further details please contact:
Duncan Reid-Thomas, partner ( London ) on
+44 (0)207 919 1835 or duncan.reid.thomas@bakernet.com
Daniela Conte, Marketing & PR Manager ( London ) on
+44 (0)207 919 1526 or daniela.conte@bakernet.com