The firm represents a number of the major broadcasting and telecommunications companies in Jamaica. We advise broadcasting and telecommunications companies with respect to corporate and contractual matters, taxation, financing, regulatory issues, equipment contracts, software and systems licenses, and cross-border contracts and investments.
We assist clients with understanding the requirements that arise under the Telecommunications Act, the Broadcasting and Radio Re-Diffusion Act and the other regulatory advisories/guidelines governing this industry. This includes advice on the licensing and other regulatory requirements which may arise in both new arrangements and those arising from or related to mergers and acquisitions of entities within this industry.
We help clients to navigate the necessary interactions with the several regulators that impact this industry, including the Office of Utilities Regulation, the Broadcasting Commission, the Spectrum Management Authority, the Minister with portfolio responsibility for telecommunications and the Fair Trading Commission.
