The telecoms, internet and media practice at Arnold & Porter is experienced in handling large, complex transactions for the telecoms industry, such a acquisitions of spectrum licenses, sales of telecoms assets, and mergers or acquisitions between media and telecom groups. Clients also benefit from the firm's regulatory expertise, which helps secure FCC approval for sales and other transactions. The team is well versed in representing public broadcasting companies in deals. Maureen Jeffreys leads the Washington DC team, and excels in telecoms transactions and M&A.
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Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Key clients
- AT&T
- KQED Inc.
- North Texas Public Broadcasting
- Andreesen Horowitz
- Public Media Group of Southern California
- Microsoft
Work highlights
Represented AT&T in connection with its $23bn acquisition of wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar.
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Practice head
Maureen Jeffreys