Offering 'unparalleled' insight to its clients, Steptoe LLP advises on telecoms, broadcast and satellite matters, including regulatory litigation, FCC proceedings and rulemakings. The firm representing clients in licensing, product authorizations and enforcement matters. Its recent active also includes advising on satellite and spectrum-related matters. The practice is based in Washington DC and is led by Pantelis Michalopoulos, who acts in litigation concerning net neutrality and supports in spectrum transactions. Alfred Mamlet acts for satellite operators and service providers in regulatory and transactional matters. 'An expert in his practice area', Christopher Bjornson focuses on the telecom and internet industries, supporting in FCC approvals for telecoms transactions and license transfers.
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Testimonials
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‘The Steptoe team truly has a broad depth of critical relationships to handle these sensitive matters. Their work is always thorough, and their insight is unparalleled.'
‘Brian Fleming is a true relationship partner that is dedicated to providing intended outcomes.'
- 'Chris Bjornson is truly an expert in his practice area with deep knowledge and relationships.’
Key clients
- EchoStar Corporation
- Inmarsat
- GBT Travel Services
- Republic of Greece
- Dish Network
- Sling TV
- Gigatera
- SmartSky Networks
Work highlights
Acting EchoStar's regulatory telecom and antitrust counsel for two transactions: the proposed sales of its spectrum licenses to AT&T and SpaceX— collectively valued at nearly $40 billion.
Persuaded the Department of Justice to withdraw an antitrust challenge, regarding the proposed $540 million merger between GBT and CWT.
Represented the YES Network, a New York area sports network that carriers live games of the MLB's New York Yankees and NBA's Brooklyn Nets, in securing continued carriage on Comcast.
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Practice head
Pantelis Michalopoulos
Other key lawyers
Alfred Mamlet; Christopher Bjornson; Matthew Friedman; Andrew Golodny; Travis West; Brian Fleming