Telecom M&A Transactions


Summary

Although telecom M&A activity slowed during the Biden administration, M&A activity had been strong in the telecom industry in prior years, a trend that is likely to rebound in the near term. Looking ahead to the M&A landscape in coming years, technology, media, and communications will remain key sectors to watch due to their dynamic nature and potential for disruption. This practice note discusses factors relevant to mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. telecom industry, focusing in particular on key considerations that may be relevant to a due diligence review of a telecom target's business, applicable regulatory matters, and industry-specific areas that may apply to the discussion, negotiation, and drafting of the principal transaction documents.