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Media, technology and telecoms
Within Telecoms and broadcast: regulatory, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP is a second tier firm,
Communications and technology boutique Wiltshire & Grannis LLP is known as the ‘go to firm for FCC advice’ as the majority of its attorneys have had prominent roles in the commission. John Nakahata, who heads the telecoms practice, was involved in the implementation of the 1996 Telecommunications Act during his time at the FCC and is respected throughout the market for his in-depth knowledge of the industry as well as policies, procedure and processes. Christopher Wright, who heads the appellate practice, and Paul Margie, who combines telecommunications and technology expertise, are recommended. Name partner William Wiltshire draws on upon years of regulatory and litigation experience. The highly diversified practice represents communications and information technology firms before the courts, the FCC, the Congress, national executive agencies and state public utility commissions. It represents clients before foreign governments and regulatory agencies both directly and through foreign-based affiliates. The group’s expertise enables it to handle highly complex matters, notably spectrum auctions, submarine cable landings and federal regulations on satellite broadband operators as well as advising on the regulatory elements involved in major telecoms transactions, dealing with FCC and governmental approvals; Kent Bressie advises Tyco, a leading supplier of undersea cable systems. The team is particularly strong the wireless and satellite arenas, with recent mandates include representing equipment manufacturers on technical and spectrum policy matters before the FCC. It also advises on convergence-related matters, including mobile technology, VOIP and the National Broadband plan and how existing FCC rules apply to new technology. Clients include T-Mobile, Sprint Nextel, CTIA (The Wireless Association), Comcast, Atlantic Broadband, Vantage, Cisco and Dell.