With a ‘depth of relationships across the sector’, the Washington DC-based practice at Hogan Lovells US LLP acts for clients operating in the telecoms, broadcast and satellite spaces. The firm regularly acts for clients seeking regulatory approval in nationwide transactions and appears before state and federal regulators in rule-making proceedings. Heading the practice, Ari Fitzgerald supports clients in the wireless industry in transactional and litigation matters spectrum auctions. With experience in spectrum swaps, Michele Farquhar acts for clients in regulatory approvals and waivers for new technologies. Mark Brennan represents clients in regulatory consultations and rule-makings as well as government investigations and enforcements. Steven Kaufman is an expert in the satellite sector, advising on satellite-earth observations and satellite connectivity. Supporting the DC-based team from Northern Virginia, Randy Segal supplements the firm's space sector expertise, assisting industry operators, investors, customers and states on space platform transactions. Katy Milner advises clients on regulatory issues concerning data privacy and cybersecurity arising from new product and services launches.
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Testimonials
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‘Depth of relationships across the sector sets Hogan Lovells apart from other firms that we work with, both domestic and internationally. This gives them unique insights into a complex industry and allows the firm to connect the dots.’
‘I rely on my key partner contacts Alexis Sáinz, Steven Kaufman and Randy Segal. Their in depth knowledge of almost all key industry players gives them tremendous insight. They are open, collaborative and work hard to facilitate positive outcomes.’
Key clients
- SES S.A.
- SNR Wireless
- Vodafone and Vodafone Americas
- CTIA – The Wireless Association
- Airbus
- United Launch Alliance
- Impulse
- ispace
- Gogo
- Edison Electric Institute
- Genesys Cloud Services
- Advance Publications
Work highlights
Represented SES, one of the world’s largest commercial satellite operators, on its US$3.1 billion acquisition of its competitor, Intelsat.
Represented Edison Electric Institute in a pivotal petition win before the FCC, successfully arguing that utility companies should be allowed to send vital “demand response” messages to their customers under the TCPA.
Advised Gogo, the U.S. market leader for in-flight connectivity and wireless in-flight digital entertainment, on their US$375 million plus stock acquisition of Satcom Direct.
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