Sheppard‘s telecom practice focuses on space, satellite and cable infrastructure transactions. The firm handles a mix of domestic and cross-border international corporate transactions for clients such as satellite operators, fiber networks, financial services, and technology companies. Practice head Brian Weimer excels in telecoms transactions, centering his practice on advising satellite companies on M&A, financing, and regulatory issues arising from transactions. This includes matters involving the Federal Communications Commission as well as state and international regulations. The practice is based in Washington D.C., and often works alongside the firm’s corporate and securities practice on large, complex transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent knowledge of legal aspects coupled with understanding of the business characteristics and needs of the client.’
‘Robert Darwell is an excellent lawyer with great understanding of the business aspects involved in the transaction, and knowledge of the main players. He is business oriented and gives 360 degrees advice.’
Key clients
- Eutelsat OneWeb
- SES Americom
- Comcast Corporation
- Atlas Space Operations
- Sidus Space, Inc.
- LoneStar Data Holdings, Inc.
- Earth Observant Inc.
- mBryonics
- Redwire Corporation
- The Broadband Group
Work highlights
Assisted SES Americom with the sale and transition of its C-band spectrum.
Advised Comcast on over $10mn in BEAD and state grants to expand broadband into underserved areas.
Practice head
Brian Weimer
Other key lawyers
Drew Svor