Telecoms lawyer Gerald Oberst rejoins Hogan Lovells as senior counsel

After 24 years as an associate and then partner in Hogan Lovells' Washington, D.C., and Brussels offices, Oberst left the firm in 2012 to serve as Senior Vice President, Global Advocacy, at international satellite operator SES S.A., working in Luxembourg, Brussels, and Washington, D.C. He then served as the General Counsel for 5G Everywhere in America.

According to Ari Fitzgerald, leader of the firm's Communications, Internet and Media practice: "Gerry's extensive experience and stellar reputation as a strategic adviser to a wide range of satellite and other communications companies make him an ideal addition to our practice. With his wide-ranging industry knowledge and connections, Gerry brings another dimension to our highly regarded global communications regulatory team."