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Telecommunications
Legal and Regulatory Counsel for a Connected World
Telecommunications networks form the backbone of the global digital economy. As technology evolves—from copper wire and fiber optics to VoIP, satellite, and 5G—so do the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern communication. Companies in this sector must navigate intricate licensing, compliance, and competition rules while keeping pace with rapid innovation and market convergence.
At SJKP LLP, our Telecommunications Practice provides strategic counsel to wireline, wireless, VoIP, broadband, and data service providers, as well as investors, lenders, and enterprises that rely on telecom infrastructure. With more than four decades of leadership in telecommunications law, our attorneys represent clients before federal and state regulators, legislatures, and courts, helping them succeed in an industry defined by both opportunity and oversight.
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1. The Telecommunications Regulatory Environment
Adapting to Evolving Legal Frameworks in a High-Technology Industry
The telecommunications industry operates within one of the most dynamic and heavily regulated environments in the world. Providers face overlapping jurisdiction from agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), state public utility commissions, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), and foreign authorities including the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).
SJKP LLP advises clients on regulatory filings, licensing, tariff preparation, and compliance with both U.S. and international telecommunications law. We also engage directly with legislative and regulatory bodies to advocate for balanced, innovation-friendly policies that promote competition and consumer access.
Regulatory and Compliance Services
- - Representation in FCC rulemaking, enforcement, and adjudicatory proceedings.
- Advising on state-level public utility and telecommunications licensing.
- Preparing tariffs, service agreements, and compliance filings.
- Assisting with consumer complaint responses and law enforcement cooperation.
- Drafting policy comments and advocacy submissions in federal and state proceedings.
Our deep experience enables clients to navigate complex compliance landscapes while maintaining operational flexibility and growth.
2. VoIP, Broadband, and Next-Generation Networks
Legal Strategies for Modern Communications Infrastructure
The convergence of telecommunications and internet technologies continues to redefine global connectivity. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), 5G networks, and broadband expansion initiatives create new opportunities for service providers—but also invite scrutiny from regulators and competitors.
SJKP LLP represents leading VoIP providers, broadband companies, and digital infrastructure operators in matters ranging from licensing and interconnection to cybersecurity and data privacy. We also advise technology investors and trade associations driving policy discussions for next-generation communications.
Next-Generation Network Support
- - Advising on VoIP compliance, numbering, and interconnection agreements.
- Structuring broadband and 5G infrastructure partnerships and financing.
- Guiding clients through federal funding and universal service obligations.
- Addressing net neutrality, data protection, and cross-border routing issues.
- Coordinating international spectrum and network deployment strategies.
We ensure our clients remain competitive and compliant in a market where innovation and regulation evolve simultaneously.
3. Infrastructure, Siting, and Construction
Supporting the Development of Telecom Networks from the Ground Up
Telecommunications infrastructure—from towers and fiber networks to data centers and undersea cables—requires careful attention to property rights, environmental laws, and community engagement. SJKP LLP assists clients in obtaining permits, negotiating construction contracts, and resolving disputes arising from siting and development.
Our lawyers collaborate with engineers, planners, and government agencies to ensure timely project execution while mitigating regulatory and environmental risks.
Infrastructure Development Services
- - Securing zoning, permitting, and right-of-way approvals for telecom projects.
- Drafting and negotiating construction, lease, and development agreements.
- Advising on environmental and land-use compliance for towers and facilities.
- Managing disputes and claims related to infrastructure construction.
- Coordinating public-private partnerships for broadband and rural expansion.
We help clients build the networks that connect the world—safely, lawfully, and efficiently.
4. Transactions, Financing, and Commercial Agreements
Structuring Strategic Partnerships and Investments in Telecommunications
The capital-intensive nature of telecommunications demands sophisticated transactional structuring. SJKP LLP advises on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and financings involving network operators, data carriers, and telecom infrastructure providers. We also assist lenders, investors, and private equity firms in evaluating regulatory risk and ensuring compliance with ownership and foreign investment restrictions.
Our attorneys regularly negotiate interconnection, agency, distribution, and service contracts that form the foundation of telecom operations and customer relationships.
Transactional and Contract Services
- - Structuring cross-border telecom investments and M&A transactions.
- Negotiating interconnection, carrier, and customer service agreements.
- Drafting agency and reseller contracts for telecom distribution networks.
- Advising on regulatory due diligence and foreign ownership disclosures.
- Managing financing, securitization, and infrastructure fund participation.
We align commercial strategy with compliance, ensuring deal success in a regulated and globally competitive industry.
5. Global Sourcing and Enterprise Telecommunications
Optimizing Technology Procurement and Outsourcing Arrangements
Large enterprises increasingly rely on integrated global networks to manage their IT, communications, and data operations. SJKP LLP’s Global Sourcing & Technology Transactions team, working alongside our Communications lawyers, helps clients negotiate and manage outsourcing and procurement arrangements with carriers, service providers, and cloud vendors.
We assist with RFP preparation, contract negotiation, and regulatory review, ensuring that complex sourcing arrangements comply with international telecommunications, data protection, and tax rules.
Sourcing and Procurement Services
- - Drafting and negotiating global IT and telecommunications sourcing agreements.
- Advising on carrier fees, taxes, and service-level compliance.
- Managing cross-border procurement and transfer pricing issues.
- Reviewing RFP responses and vendor performance.
- Ensuring alignment with GDPR, CCPA, and international privacy laws.
Our work ensures that corporate telecommunications systems are not only operationally efficient but also legally robust.
6. Intellectual Property and Technology Integration
Protecting Innovation in Telecommunications and Network Technologies
Modern telecommunications relies heavily on proprietary technology, software, and data. SJKP LLP’s Intellectual Property team, composed of lawyers with backgrounds in computer science and engineering, assists telecom clients in protecting innovations and resolving IP disputes.
We advise on patent prosecution, software licensing, IP portfolio management, and technology commercialization, as well as the intersection of IP rights with regulatory compliance.
IP and Technology Services
- - Registering and enforcing patents, trademarks, and copyrights for telecom technology.
- Drafting licensing, software development, and collaboration agreements.
- Advising on standards-essential patents (SEPs) and FRAND commitments.
- Managing IP disputes and technology-related litigation.
- Conducting due diligence in telecom M&A and joint ventures.
Our technical fluency ensures that intellectual property protection aligns with both business strategy and regulatory constraints.
7. Dispute Resolution and Regulatory Litigation
Resolving Telecommunications Disputes in Courts and Before Regulators
Disputes in the telecommunications sector often involve regulatory enforcement, contractual disagreements, or competition issues. SJKP LLP represents clients in litigation before federal and state courts, FCC administrative proceedings, and arbitrations concerning interconnection, access, and service obligations.
We combine industry knowledge, litigation experience, and regulatory insight to resolve disputes efficiently and preserve client relationships.
Dispute Resolution Capabilities
- - Representation in FCC and state commission hearings and appeals.
- Litigation involving interconnection, access charges, and contract performance.
- Defense in consumer and competitor complaints and class actions.
- Enforcement of intellectual property and technology rights in telecom contexts.
- Strategic settlement negotiation and arbitration for global disputes.
We protect client interests across all forums—ensuring continuity, compliance, and commercial stability.
8. Why Choose SJKP LLP for Telecommunications Counsel
Experience. Adaptability. Technical Mastery.
Telecommunications defines how the modern world connects—and its legal landscape demands counsel with both technical understanding and regulatory expertise. SJKP LLP brings over 40 years of leadership in telecommunications law, representing service providers, investors, lenders, and enterprise users in every aspect of the industry.
Our multidisciplinary team spans regulatory, transactional, litigation, IP, and technology law, providing clients with holistic support in a rapidly evolving field. Whether advising on 5G deployment, cross-border investments, or emerging communications technologies, we help clients stay connected—securely, strategically, and in full compliance with the law.
At SJKP LLP, we empower clients to communicate globally with confidence and clarity.
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