The dynamic nature of the Communications and Technology industries demands an aggregate institutional knowledge and experience that we are uniquely equipped to offer. Our ability to deliver sound counsel to our clients is reflected in the firm's range of projects, from traditional regulatory and transactional work in telecommunications and media to representation involving advanced technologies, convergence and the Internet. European Counsel has called our communications practice "one of the strongest in Washington."
Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss Technology Practice Named Law360 “Practice Group of the Year”
Paul, Weiss won Law360 “Practice Group of the Year” recognition for its achievements in 2021 in the Technology category.
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United Group Completes Acquisition of Wind Hellas
Paul, Weiss represented BC Partners portfolio company United Group, the leading provider of telecommunications services and media in southeast Europe, in its acquisition of telecoms operator Wind Hellas from Crystal Almond Holdings Limited.
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Sandler Capital Completes $2 Billion Sale of Xplornet to Stonepeak Partners
Paul, Weiss advised Sandler Capital Management in the sale of its portfolio company Xplornet Communications Inc., a Canada-based broadband service provider, to Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners for an enterprise value of $2 billion.
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American Tower Acquires Eaton Towers in $1.85 Billion Deal
Paul, Weiss represented American Tower Corporation in its acquisition of Eaton Towers Holdings Limited for $1.85 billion, including debt.
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Boingo Wireless to Be Acquired by Digital Colony Management
Paul, Weiss is representing TAP Advisors as financial advisor to Boingo Wireless, Inc. in Boingo’s sale to an affiliate of Digital Colony Management, LLC.
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Magnachip to be Acquired by Wise Road Capital in $1.4 Billion Buyout
Paul, Weiss is advising South Korea-based Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation in its $1.4 billion take-private sale to investment vehicles established by Wise Road Capital LTD and certain of its limited partners. Magnachip is a designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor platform solutions for communications, Internet of Things (“IoT”), consumer, industrial and automotive applications.
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TELUS Corporation Completes Equity Offering
Paul, Weiss advised TELUS Corporation, one of Canada’s largest telecommunications companies, in a public offering in Canada and the United States of C$1.3 billion of common shares.
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Lendlease to Sell Telecommunications Tower Platform to Apollo
Paul, Weiss advised Lendlease, one of the world’s largest international property and investment groups, in the sale of a U.S. telecommunications platform to certain funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc.
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John Hancock Invests in ExteNet Systems
Paul, Weiss advised John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A) as lead investor in a consortium that acquired approximately 30% of ExteNet Systems, a leading provider of mobility and fiber connectivity solutions, and the largest private owner and operator of DAS and small cell networks in the U.S.
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