EMEA

Global Elite Thought Leaders

• Ernesto Apa, Portolano Cavallo Studio Legale – Rome
• Rolf Auf der Maur, VISCHER AG – Zurich
• Rob Bratby, Bratby Law – London
• Peter Bräutigam, Noerr LLP – Munich
• Mike Conradi, DLA Piper – London
• Clara-Ann Gordon, Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd – Zurich
• Danny Preiskel – Preiskel & Co LLP, London
• Steven De Schrijver, Astrea – Brussels

 

Leading firms

Bird & Bird

Graeme Maguire is highlighted for his impressive expertise in regulatory and transactional expertise including complex communications and technology-based projects.
Marjolein Geus draws praise as a “telecoms guru” who is “excellent in telecoms regulatory litigation.”
Paul Waszink is touted as a “telecoms regulatory expert” with an excellent network and knowledge of the Dutch regulatory authorities.
Frédérique Dupuis-Toubol is a revered practitioner with over 25 years of experience in the telecoms industry and possesses in-depth regulatory insights.
Sven-Erik Heun is extolled as “one of the best in telecoms law” and is noted for his extensive experience.

Fieldfisher

Paul Barton has “vast experience and has an excellent client base” with peers adding he is “one of the top data protection lawyers in the UK and worldwide”.
Simon Briskman is a standout practitioner who is recognised for his know how on privacy and online regulatory matters.
Nuria Pastor excels at providing top-tier advice on privacy programmes and regulatory matters with particular expertise in devising data export strategies.

Jones Day

Bernard Amory “has the ability to pay attention to both the big picture and minor details in very complex cases”, comment impressed sources.
Yvan Desmedt is endorsed for his competition law expertise, including deep experience in the telecoms industry.
Alexandre Verheyden is a competition specialist with a wealth of experience in global M&A transactions involving technology-based industries.
Jonathon Little is a sharp-sighted practitioner who is well-acquainted with technology projects with a focus on IT and telecoms matters.
Rémy Fekete is “highly recommended for telecoms work” by impressed peers who highlight his busy practice involving Africa.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Laurent Garzaniti is revered as “an excellent competition lawyer with knowledge of the telecoms world”.
The “excellent” Natasha Good is highly regarded as a corporate specialist with strong knowledge of the TMT industry.
Winfred Knibbeler is a seasoned competition specialist with notable experience advising clients in the telecoms industry.
Bertram Burtscher is an accomplished lawyer who assists clients on data management, outsourcing and various IT projects.

SKW Schwarz Rechtsanwälte

Mathias Schwarz is a formidable lawyer who has a well-established practice advising notable clients in the media industry.
Matthias Nordmann has a stellar reputation in the market as a corporate specialist who advises IT-focused clients.
Martin Diesbach receives plaudits for his considerable experience representing prominent media companies.

CMS

Dirk Van Liedekerke is “brilliant with leading expertise in the communications sector” and is a key adviser to EU public operators.
Victoria Gaskell has standout experience in the media industry with a focus on transactional and regulatory advice.
Chris Watson “is a top telecom lawyer” and “a key outside lawyer” to many household names.

Baker McKenzie

Robbie Downing is a distinguished lawyer who maintains an excellent practice in communications law with experience in cross-border transactions.
Ben Allgrove is a sought-after adviser to media and technology companies on a spectrum of matters including regulation, privacy and content licensing.
Steve Holmes has a real depth of experience advising on digital media transactions and communications matters.

Noerr

Peter Bräutigam “has an outstanding presence on the market and benefits from a long experience and legal skills”, say interviewees.
Tobias Bosch is “well known in the market” and is commended for his quality counsel on regulatory matters and negotiation of contracts.
Daniel Rücker has an impressive profile having amassed considerable experience in a range of IT matters and telecommunications law.

Other leading individuals

Austria

Axel Anderl at DORDA receives glowing praise as “top lawyer with excellent business acumen and outstanding legal skills”.

Belgium

Steven De Schrijver at Astrea impresses sources who note he “understands the enterprise problems very well and remains eager to learn new things for the benefit of his customers”.

Bulgaria

George Dimitrov at Dimitrov Petrov & Co is lauded as “undeniably the top ICT and data protection expert in Bulgaria.”

Czech Republic

Robert Nešpůrek of HAVEL & PARTNERS is “an outstanding practitioner” who is well versed in software law and implementation projects.

Denmark

Michael Hopp of Plesner is unquestionably in the top tier of practitioners in the region due to his sweeping knowledge of telecoms and data protection law.

England

Mike Conradi at DLA Piper is a “top telecoms lawyer” who garners praise for his experience in regulatory issues.

Robert Bratby of Bratby Law is an internationally respected data lawyer, who possesses a wealth of experience in telecommunications projects.

Danny Preiskel at Preiskel & Co is revered as a “global practitioner with impressive expertise in TMT law”.

The “superb” David Naylor at Wiggin is a widely respected data lawyer who concentrates on advising technology and media companies.

At Kemp IT Law, Richard Kemp possesses “great technical understanding when dealing with IT specialists” and provides “practical and pragmatic advice.”

Paul Brisby of Towerhouse is a revered regulatory lawyer who is noted for his top-notch knowledge of price controls in the telecoms industry.

Joanne Wheeler at Alden Legal is a standout figure in the market with peers effusing that “she has a great reputation in the satellite space.”

Ireland

Philip Nolan of Mason Hayes & Curran receives glowing praise from sources who consider him “head and shoulders above everybody else in the market”.

Italy

Ernesto Apa at Portolano Cavallo Studio Legale is a prominent name in the Italian market as a regulatory specialist in the telecoms industry.

Macedonia

Emilija Apostolska Temov at Apostolska, Aleksandrovski & Partners “is a great professional and her legal knowledge is impressive”.

Netherlands

Patrick Wit of Kennedy Van der Laan continues to impress market commentators with his first-class practice comprising skilful representation in regulatory matters and litigation.

Norway

Arve Føyen at Føyen Torkildsen is widely considered a senior statesman in the Norwegian market, with particular knowledge in sports broadcasting rights.

Serbia

Uroš Popović of Bojović Drašković Popović & Partners is a well-known practitioner regionally with extensive experience working in the TMT area.

Slovenia

Matej Perpar of Kirm Perpar is extolled as “an outstanding lawyer with extensive experience”. Sources also regard him as “highly proactive.”

Spain

Alejandro Touriño at ECIJA is deemed by interviewees as “the best legal expert in new technologies in Spain.”

Switzerland

Clara-Ann Gordon at Niederer Kraft Frey has a fantastic reputation as “world leader in TMT law” and is singled out as “remarkably experienced”.

Rolf Auf der Maur of VISCHER is “a long-standing presence and is frequently active in digital advertising”, comment knowledgeable respondents.

 

North America

Global Elite Thought Leaders

• Matthew A Brill – Latham & Watkins, Washington, DC
• Grant Buchanan – McCarthy Tétrault, Toronto
• David B Elder – Stikeman Elliott, Ottawa
• Samuel Feder – Jenner & Block LLP, Washington, DC
• Peter Ruby – Goodmans, Ontario
• Christopher J Wright – Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis, Washington, DC

 

Leading firms

Davis Wright Tremaine

Robert Stankey “is an admirable practitioner who can grasp the complex issues, even when they don’t relate to his own jurisdiction”, opine sources.
Robert Corn-Revere has a stellar reputation in the market and regarded as “an excellent first amendment rights lawyer.”
Kelli Sager is a top name with a wealth of experience counselling media and entertainment companies.

Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis

Christopher Wright receives glowing praise from peers who effuse that he is a “first-class FCC regulatory lawyer”.
Scott Blake Harris is a “very bright” practitioner commended as “one of the leaders for satellite communications.”
John Nakahata is “a great lawyer” who is a leading figure in the telecoms industry, with a focus on internet regulation, wired and wireless telecommunications.

Wiley Rein

Richard Wiley is a highly esteemed figure in the US market with deep experience representing major communications companies.
Anna Gomez is a prominent figure in the field thanks to her adept handling of regulatory and transactional matters in the telecoms industry.
David Gross is a seasoned adviser on internet and telecoms policies with over three decades of experience.

McCarthy Tétrault

Grant Buchanan is widely considered “part of the topmost echelon of the telecom and media bar in Canada”.
Charles Morgan is a sought-after adviser on complex transactions relating to IT outsourcing, licensing and telecommunications matters.

Fasken

Gerald (Jay) Kerr-Wilson “is a fixture in the copyright bar and is active in the broader telecoms and media sector”, say sources
Laurence Dunbar “is a leader in the telecommunications and media bar in Canada” who is wellversed in cable television, internet markets and wireless matters.

Covington & Burling

Matthew DelNero enjoys widespread recognition for his broad practice covering equipment authorisations, spectrum policy and auctions.
Jennifer Johnson excels in advising broadcast companies as well as media and technology companies on a spectrum of TMT matters.

Latham & Watkins

Matthew Brill is a skilful practitioner with a wealth of experience advising a range of clients such as internet service providers and wireless carriers.
James Barker is a renowned practitioner who assists clients on complex communication law matters such as wireless communications technologies and DBS.

Other leading individuals

Canada

David Elder of Stikeman Elliott is a highly rated name who garners plaudits for his “efficient, effective and helpful advice”.

Peter Ruby at Goodmans impresses with his “quick and incisive” approach when advising on telecommunications and broadcasting proceedings.

Kenneth Engelhart of Engelhart Law “has a unique perspective on the Canadian media sector” and is well placed to advise on complex issues facing the telecoms industry.

USA

Samuel Feder at Jenner & Block is a “top-rated federal communications lawyer” who counsels media, cable and technology companies.

Ari Fitzgerald of Hogan Lovells uses his substantial government experience adeptly provides strategic advice to technology communications companies on matters including bringing new products to market.

 

Latin America

Global Elite Thought Leaders

• Guillermo De la Jara - Bofill Mir & Alvarez Jana Abogados, Santiago
• Floriano de Azevedo Marques Neto, Manesco, Ramires, Perez, Azevedo Marques Sociedade de Advogados, São Paulo
• Ana Paula Bialer - Bialer & Falsetti, São Paulo

Leading firms

Mattos Filho Veiga Filho Marrey Jr e Quiroga

Paulo Marcos Rodrigues Brancher is well known for his broad practice and market experience and is frequently active on matters concerning the telecommunications industry.
Fabio Kujawski has deep expertise advising telecoms and technology companies on a range of corporate matters, both on a domestic and international scale.

Other leading individuals

Argentina

Marcelo Bombau at Bomchil is a deeply experienced specialist adviser to boards of directors operating in the media and entertainment industries.

Emilio Beccar Varela of Beccar Varela is a highly regarded figure who has broad expertise in communications matters, most notably M&A and other transactions

Brazil

Ana Paula Bialer at Bialer & Falsetti “is recognised for her technical capacity and works with the biggest players in the market”, comment interviewees.

Floriano de Azevedo Marques Neto of Manesco Ramires Perez Azevedo Marques is a well-established figure in the Brazilian telecoms market, with particular expertise in transactional matters.

Chile

Guillermo De la Jara at Bofill Mir & Alvarez Jana Abogados is a top-tier lawyer who is well-versed in regulatory matters.

 

Asia-Pacific

Global Elite Thought Leaders

• Angus Henderson - Webb Henderson, Sydney
• Sajai Singh - J Sagar Associates, Bengaluru
• Peter Waters – Gilbert + Tobin, Sydney

 

Leading individuals

Australia

Angus Henderson at Webb Henderson is a prominent practitioner with a wealth of experience working on communications-focused transactions.

Peter Waters at Gilbert + Tobin a highly rated telecoms competition lawyer with extensive experience who continues to be looked to by peers as a leader in the region.

Brendan Coady of Maddocks has a splendid reputation among peers for his advice to telecom and infrastructure companies.

China

Robert Lewis at Zhong Lun Law Firm is a highly respected figure in the telecommunications market and admired for his work on complex transactions and infrastructure projects.
Scott Guan is a well-known practitioner with a top-rated antitrust practice and wide-ranging experience in the telecoms industry.

India

Sajai Singh of J Sagar Associates wins effusive praise as a top corporate lawyer for technology and telecoms matters.

New Zealand

The “excellent” Malcolm Webb at M Webb is a standout for his advice on transactional and regulatory advice to clients in the telecommunications sector.

Singapore

Rajesh Sreenivasan at Rajah & Tann is regarded favourably in the markeet for his in-depth knowledge of the telecoms industry.

Joyce Tan of Joyce A Tan & Partners is lauded as a “respectable expert in ITC law, e-commerce and data protection”.

Thailand

Kowit Somwaiya at LawPlus is celebrated as an “exceptional attorney” thanks to his top-notch knowledge of the telecoms industry.