Steptoe LLP

Steptoe LLP’s internet, telecoms and media team fields extensive experience in transactions before the FCC and DOJ, including proposed mergers. The group, based in Washington DC, advises a wide range of clients across the broadcast and media sector, including international compnaies, independent programmers and sports teams. Practice head Pantelis Michalopoulos is active in significant cases within the sector; he was involved in net neutrality cases on behalf of clients in the online industry. Christopher Bjornson is active in telecoms transactions, from diligence and compliance advice to obtaining FCC approvals to opposing transactions. With experience before both the FCC and the DOJ, Andrew Golodny represents a diverse list of both traditional and new media companies, satellite and cable operators and trade associations. Travis West specializes in content moderation matters, while Matthew Friedman has a strong litigation practice, representing a broad clientele from satellite operators and wireless and wireline carriers to broadcast and cable networks and internet platforms.