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Telephone, cell phone, and communication devices
SJKP LLP’s interdisciplinary communications team provides market-leading legal counsel to global communications service providers, including broadband, cable, telecommunications, and satellite companies, as well as the investors, lenders, and technology innovators that drive the industry forward.
Our practice combines deep regulatory insight, litigation strength, and transactional expertise to guide clients through a sector that is being reshaped by rapid technological change, spectrum allocation battles, shifting consumer demands, and increasingly complex regulatory environments. From high-stakes disputes to cross-border M&A, our attorneys deliver solutions that help communications businesses remain compliant, competitive, and future-ready.
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1. Communications Litigation & Disputes
The communications industry is often at the center of cutting-edge disputes that test the limits of regulation and innovation. SJKP LLP has extensive experience representing clients in litigation at trial and appellate courts, as well as in domestic and international arbitration. Our work spans appeals of regulatory decisions, IP litigation, government investigations, and complex commercial disputes involving telecommunications carriers, equipment manufacturers, and service providers.
Handling Complex Communications Litigation
Our litigation team is uniquely equipped to handle disputes that cut across regulatory, technological, and commercial boundaries. We have successfully represented clients in challenges to regulatory rulings, defended against class actions involving communications devices, and managed high-profile disputes involving spectrum rights, service obligations, and network access. We take a proactive approach, developing trial-ready strategies that protect our clients’ commercial interests while anticipating regulatory scrutiny.
Global Arbitration and Enforcement in Communications Disputes
Beyond traditional courtrooms, many telecommunications disputes are resolved through arbitration, often under the rules of ICC, LCIA, or regional arbitration institutions. Our lawyers have handled international arbitrations involving satellite contracts, cross-border licensing, and mobile infrastructure rollouts. We also assist with enforcement of awards across jurisdictions, ensuring clients achieve practical results even in contested regulatory environments.
2. Communications Regulatory Matters
The communications sector operates within one of the most complex regulatory landscapes in the world. Our team includes former government regulators, policymakers, and lawyers with extensive experience in emerging telecommunications regulations. Working seamlessly across jurisdictions, we provide clients with pragmatic and workable solutions to evolving regulatory issues.
Much of our regulatory work focuses on broadband internet access, spectrum allocation, and privacy regulations. Our lawyers regularly advocate before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Congress, state legislatures, and foreign regulators, shaping policies on “open Internet” or “net neutrality” rules, which remain critical for both telecommunications companies and the broader Internet ecosystem.
Advancing Regulatory Compliance
Our regulatory counsel provides clients with tailored compliance strategies to address antitrust reviews, privacy concerns, and spectrum management. We also advise on cross-border licensing, regulatory approvals for telecom infrastructure, and compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and U.S. state-level privacy laws. Our deep understanding of regulatory bodies enables us to anticipate enforcement trends and prepare clients for evolving requirements.
Spectrum Strategy and Emerging Regulation
Spectrum allocation has become one of the most valuable and contested resources in the communications industry. We assist clients with spectrum auction participation, secondary market transfers, and compliance with licensing restrictions. Our expertise extends to advising on spectrum use for 5G, IoT devices, and satellite communications, ensuring that clients align their commercial strategies with global regulatory frameworks.
3. Communications Transactions and Deal Support
As communications businesses expand and converge, transactions in this sector require a combination of commercial insight and regulatory foresight. SJKP LLP provides strategic advice to investors, operators, and service providers on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and financing transactions across the global communications market.
Our transactional experience covers the full spectrum of communications infrastructure and services, including WAN, LAN, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Wavelength Division Multiplexing, IP telephony, wireless and mobile (voice and data), satellite systems, and audio/video conferencing platforms.
Comprehensive Transactional Advice
We provide end-to-end support for communications transactions — from structuring and negotiating contracts to regulatory filings and post-closing compliance. Whether advising on the creation of new internet-based businesses, assisting with financing for mobile infrastructure, or executing high-profile acquisitions of communications providers, our approach is both global and business-oriented.
Supporting Innovation and Emerging Technologies
Telecommunications is no longer limited to traditional services. Our team advises on transactions involving 5G rollouts, cloud-based communications, IoT connectivity, and AI-enabled network services. We guide clients through licensing agreements, technology transfers, and collaborative ventures, ensuring innovation is protected and commercialized effectively.
4. Telephone, Cell Phone, and Communication Devices in a Global Context
With the proliferation of mobile devices, cloud services, and data-driven communication platforms, businesses face growing complexity in global compliance and risk management. SJKP LLP assists clients in aligning their legal strategies with the realities of today’s interconnected world.
International Telecommunications Regulations
Our cross-border expertise allows us to assist multinational clients with regulatory approvals, licensing, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. We advise on foreign ownership restrictions, data transfer obligations, and telecommunications trade agreements that impact global market entry and expansion.
Consumer Protection and Data Privacy in Communications
The rise of cell phones, broadband, and connected devices has increased regulatory focus on consumer rights and data protection. We help clients comply with evolving consumer protection laws, privacy frameworks, and cybersecurity regulations while maintaining operational efficiency and customer trust.
5. Why Clients Choose SJKP LLP for Communications Counsel
Clients rely on SJKP LLP because of our:
- - Interdisciplinary expertise spanning litigation, regulation, and transactions.
- Global footprint with seamless cross-border coordination.
- Strong relationships with regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders.
- - Forward-looking strategies that anticipate regulatory and technological change.
- - Proven track record of defending clients in high-stakes disputes and guiding complex transactions.
From resolving disputes and securing regulatory approvals to structuring transformative transactions, SJKP LLP is trusted by leading communications companies worldwide to deliver business-driven, legally sound, and future-ready solutions.
The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading or relying on the contents of this article does not create an attorney-client relationship with our firm. For advice regarding your specific situation, please consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
