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Described as “An excellent firm with top-notch lawyers” by Chambers and Partners and named a top media and entertainment practice by Law360, Covington helps clients in the media, internet, and technology industries secure competitive advantage in an increasingly crowded—and regulated—marketplace.
Covington offers integrated regulatory and policy, transactional, intellectual property, and litigation expertise in order to meet the specialized needs of clients around the world.
Assessment of Proposed Communications Laws in Central and Eastern Europe Countries
Assessed proposed communications laws in countries in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.
Telehealth IT System Development
Represented a major global pharmaceutical company on negotiating arrangements with multiple suppliers for the development and operation of a complex state-of-the-art telehealth IT system.
Trial Win in Russian Media Corporate Control Dispute
After five-month bench trial, won verdict of nearly $30 million on behalf of New Media Holdings in multinational corporate control dispute over ownership of Ukrainian television network.
Representation of a Russian Media Company in a Disposition
Represented Media-Most, a company founded by Russian businessman Vladimir Gusinski, in the sale of its interests in the NTV broadcasting group to Gazprom.
March 2020
As the legal, regulatory, and commercial implications of coronavirus COVID-19 continue to evolve, our lawyers and advisors are helping clients navigate the complex considerations that companies around the world are facing and develop plans and strategies in response. Reach out to our COVID-19 task force at COVID19@cov.com. Below is a compendium of resources ...
UK Votes to Leave the EU
June 24, 2016, Covington Alert
The UK has voted to leave the European Union in an advisory referendum. 52% leave - 48% remain. Were the UK to leave the EU, this would have significant implications for the UK and for international businesses operating in the UK. The longer term impact of the decision on the regulatory framework for the UK will depend, in part, on the relationship that the UK ...
May 31, 2016
NEW YORK—Covington is advising MagtiCom Ltd., the leading mobile operator in the Republic of Georgia, on its definitive agreement to acquire retail and corporate ISP cable assets from Caucasus Online LLC. The deal is expected to close on or around August 1, 2016. Following the successful conclusion of the transaction, MagtiCom will be the first and only operator ...
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