Based in Washington DC, Hogan Lovells US LLP‘s team harnesses particular expertise in the space and satellite sector. The team assists its reputable clients with complex regulatory matters including spectrum auctions, licensing and allocation issues. Ari Fitzgerald leads the team and provides advice on business-critical regulatory and transactional matters. Michele Farquhar’s FCC background enables her to provide complex regulatory advice; Farquhar advises high-profile international clients on strategic regulatory matters. Mark Brennan handles regulatory consultations, compliance and government investigations and enforcement matters. North Virginia-based Randy Segal is uniquely placed to undertake the full range of matters for space and satellite operators, investors and tech providers. Steven Kaufman undertakes mandates for investors in NewSpace transactions, while Alexis Sáinz is also well-reputed within the satellite industry and specializes in advising on local regulatory requirements, cross-border commercial agreements and international governmental negotiations. Katy Milner has significant capabilities in emerging tech. John Castle and George John are also recommended. All mentioned attorneys bar Segal are based at the DC office.
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- ‘The collective knowledge and impactful network Hogan Lovells offers, specifically in the space industry, is truly what differentiates this firm from others.'
- 'Every partner and associate I've worked with has been beyond impressive. They're so well-integrated into the ecosystem and lead all major discussion topics. We would be strategically at a disadvantage if we were not working with Hogan.’
‘Randy Segal is an incredible overall leader, she made various strategic introductions for our company for commercial partnership opportunities.'
- 'Stephen Propst is the best export control legal mind I've met - a pleasure to work with.'
- 'David Fritz provides incredible value from the technical perspective, playing a helpful bridge and translator to the world of legalese for technology companies like ours.’
Key clients
- SES S.A.
- Florida Power & Light Company
- Newspace clients
- SNR Wireless
- Vodafone and Vodafone Americas
- T-Mobile US
- Gogo
- Advance Publications
- Pavlov Media, Inc.
- Leading Trade Associations
Work highlights
- Representing SES SA in its acquisition of competitor Intelsat SA.
- Advising SNR Wireless before the FCC and federal courts. Convinced the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to seek dismissal of a False Claims Act case seeking damages against SNR, DISH Networks and other defendants of roughly $10bn.
- Advised the client on a number of AI and cybersecurity matters, including federal and state agency proceedings and rulemakings.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Steven Kaufman
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Mark Brennan
Ari Fitzgerald
Practice head
Ari Fitzgerald
Other key lawyers
Michele Farquhar; Mark Brennan; Steven Kaufman; Katy Milner; John Castle; George John; Randy Segal; Alexis Sáinz; Stephen Propst; David Fritz