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Telecoms
Sector performance
2024 was a strong year for telecoms M&A activity, with deal
value in the sector rebounding after a slow 2023. Consolidation
was a key theme, with several significant mergers announced
in Europe and the United States.
As in previous years, many telecoms companies looked to
expand and move into adjacent sectors to augment long-term
capabilities, while financial and infrastructure investors acquired
data centers and tower assets. Portfolio optimization drove
deal activity in the sector and is likely to lead to further M&A
opportunities for telecoms businesses in 2025, especially those
focused on fiber assets, satellites, and data centers.
Hogan Lovells activities
In 2024, our Telecoms team advised clients across the carrier,
fiber, infrastructure, and tower sectors. We engaged with industry
leaders at major global conferences, including CES, London
Tech Week, and the annual Mobile World Congress events in
Barcelona and Las Vegas. In partnership with Space and Satellite
Professionals International, we hosted events exploring the UK
commercial space sector and strategies for mitigating orbital debris.
Our thought leadership covered hot topics such as telecoms
infrastructure, AI, standard essential patents, data centers,
and net neutrality. The annual Winnik International Tech &
Telecom Forum, our flagship telecoms event, focused on
geopolitical risk and investment in the sector, featuring panels
on the impact of high-profile global elections, online safety, AI,
and evolving regulatory challenges.
Hogan Lovells has…
a deep bench of
very experienced
a琀琀orneys who
know the
[telecoms] industry,
regulations,
and regulators.”
Legal 500 US, 2024
