Telecommunications

Telecommunications: Making Long-Term Connections

Dating back to the 1950s, Leonard, Street and Deinard has represented public and privately held telecommunications businesses of varying sizes. Our success in this industry can be attributed to understanding and appreciating the intricacies of running a successful telecommunications company. We put our legal and business knowledge to work to help build and sustain thriving businesses, and to evaluate other strategic options in an ever-changing and challenging environment.

Clients appreciate our proactive approach, which allows us not only to develop and implement a plan based on their objectives and concerns, but also to recognize, anticipate and avoid potential obstacles and headwinds that can become disruptive and costly.

Working with Leonard, Street and Deinard, you will have access to all the legal specialty areas that your company may need. Many of our telecommunications clients prefer their primary attorney to serve as a quarterback—someone who can lead the relationship and draw upon the experience of attorneys in specialty areas throughout the firm as needed.

Delivering Value in Multiple Ways

Telecommunications clients use our firm for counsel in a variety of areas:

Helping to obtain and maintain value by advising, negotiating and documenting distribution arrangements, licensing, development, joint ventures, strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions, or exit strategies, including
- Assisting with regulatory matters.
- Advising on federal, state and local tax matters.
Determining alternative ways to preserve or transition a business or personal wealth through estate and succession planning.
Establishing methods to help attract and retain key employees through stock options, compensation and retirement plans, and benefits.
Evaluating, avoiding or assisting with disputes that arise during the course of business.
Helping with management and governance issues.
Identifying alternative methods to obtain financing.