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Washington, DC – Wiley served as regulatory counsel to Ziply Fiber in its $3.65 billion sale to BCE Inc., Canada’s largest communications company.
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Washington, DC – Wiley served as regulatory
counsel to Ziply Fiber in its $3.65 billion sale to BCE Inc.,
Canada's largest communications company.
As part of the transaction, which closed on August 1, BCE
acquired Ziply for approximately C$5.0 billion (U.S. $3.65 billion)
in cash and the assumption of outstanding net debt of approximately
C$2.6 billion. The transaction will enable Ziply to further expand
its fiber footprint to millions of additional customers,
reinforcing its position as the third-largest fiber Internet
provider in North America.
Wiley is a preeminent law firm wired into Washington. We advise Fortune 500 corporations, trade associations, and individuals in all industries on legal matters converging at the intersection of government, business, and technological innovation. Our attorneys and public policy advisors are respected and have nuanced insights into the mindsets of agencies, regulators, and lawmakers. We are the best-kept secret in DC for many of the most innovative and transformational companies, business groups, and nonprofit organizations. From autonomous vehicles to blockchain technologies, we combine our focused industry knowledge and unmatched understanding of Washington to anticipate challenges, craft policies, and formulate solutions for emerging innovators and industries.
