Cable & Telecom Transactions
Growth Oriented. Results Driven.
Competition in all segments of the communications industry and increased funding for broadband deployment is fueling an increase in mergers, acquisitions and investments in communications companies. In the ever-evolving technological environment, it’s critical that you have a veteran team positioned to partner with you and help you remain competitive through major growth. We’ll help you achieve the best results from each transaction and investment to keep your goals moving forward.
U.S. News and Best Lawyers®
Practice ranked National Tier 1 and Regional Tier 1 in Communications Law, "Best Law Firms" (2024)
Legal 500
Leading Firm – Media, Technology, and Telecoms – Telecoms & Broadcast: Regulatory
Our Experience
Communications transactions completed
Communications transactions in the last five years, ranging from transfers of control of entire companies to acquisition of key assets to strategic investments in communications assets
We regularly represent numerous private equity and investment management clients, both U.S. and foreign, on their U.S. investment approach and ownership strategy
Our Approach
Our team has deep experience in handling all aspects of communications transactions and investments. We evaluate Federal Communications Commission (FCC) market and foreign ownership restrictions to help strategize on deal structure; we conduct due diligence on targets; we negotiate deal terms; and we assess financing documents. We also guide clients through the complex approval processes of the FCC, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and state and local public utility commissions and franchising authorities. In addition, we negotiate conditions where necessary, advise on post-close obligations, and ensure compliance with any third-party contractual requirements.
- Transfers of control in mergers, acquisitions and investments
- Structuring communications investments
- Financing arrangements
- Compliance with FCC foreign ownership rules and limits
- Cable, broadband, wireless and satellite providers
- Private equity firms
- Investment banks as underwriters, placement agents, and investors
- Programming networks
- Energy companies
Meet Mintz
Our attorneys have deep experience handling communications transactions. We've been involved in all major cable and telecom-related mergers in recent years.
