Communications and Media
Using our powerful global network, we work on many of the largest and most high-profile Communications and Media transactions and cases.
Supporting the Communications and Media sector is a key priority for Allen & Overy and we have a dedicated sector group which allows us to foster and share industry knowledge and expertise across our offices and legal disciplines. As many of our clients in the Communications and Media industry operate across borders, we support them by being able to combine our talents and resources to provide solutions in almost any country, at any time.
Few firms can deliver the combination of experience and resource that is needed to handle the most important matters. Our team benefits from experience acquired not only in private practice but also in-house at leading Communications and Media companies and on secondments to corporates and regulatory bodies.
This means we provide relevant industry-focused advice, delivered quickly to ensure that we add value from day one. So, irrespective of the location, the size, or the complexity of the matter, you can be confident that we have the right team in the right place.
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Publications: 12 January 2022
Global M&A transactions top USD5 trillion for first time
The value of global M&A transactions surged to a record high of over USD5.8 trillion in 2021, an increase of 64% on 2020, and 48% higher than 2018, the previous highest year on record.
Publications: 12 January 2022
A record year for technology M&A – what’s behind the boom?
In a year where the value of total global M&A deals surpassed USD5 trillion, technology transactions were the dominant driving force in the market and in multiple jurisdictions.
Publications: 12 January 2022
What’s driving the surge in digital infrastructure deals?
Digital infrastructure transactions continue to increase globally, with investors particularly focused on mobile towers, data centres and fibre networks.
Publications: 12 January 2022
New due diligence challenges facing investors in AI
Organisations looking to acquire or collaborate with Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies, or acquiring AI technologies, are having to address a host of specific risks in their due diligence…
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They are technically sound and really proactive in terms of client engagement, with a focus on practicality. They really tie things back into what commercially matters and are solutions-focused.
Chambers (2021) – TMT: Europe-wide
They're responsive, pragmatic and demonstrate expertise in telecoms transactions.
Chambers (2022) – TMT: Global-wide
Encyclopaedic knowledge of the towers/telecoms sector, frequently knowing more than even the business/technical teams but blending this with commercial nous and the ability to explain to those with little or no background knowledge in the sector.
Legal 500 (2022) – TMT: UK