Brian Weimer is a leading FCC, CFIUS and space lawyer who advises satellite, wireless, media and telecom companies on complex regulatory and transactional issues. He helps clients secure licenses and market access and advises on structuring deals to secure regulatory approvals. His work has earned him a nationwide ranking in Space law from Chambers USA and many other accolades from similar ranking organizations.
Brian advises clients in regulatory proceedings impacting the value, uses, availability and sharing of spectrum resources and lobbies the FCC at the highest levels to achieve optimal outcomes on their most important regulatory matters.
Having cultivated strong working relationships with federal regulators during his more than 30 years practicing in Washington, D.C., Brian is a go-to resource for space station operators—both GEO and NGSO—and wireless companies needing help with FCC licensing. He helps secure earth station approvals and cable landing licenses for undersea systems and frequently secures special temporary authority and experimental licenses to support innovation.
Navigating the regulatory approvals required to close M&A deals—including reviews before Team Telecom and CFIUS—is also at the heart of Brian’s practice. He prepares petitions for declaratory rulings to exceed foreign ownership benchmarks, evaluates foreign investment feasibility under the Communications Act and counsels international companies on structuring U.S. proxy entities to pursue government contracts.
Brian also advises entrepreneurs and executives in their fundraising efforts, negotiates and drafts commercial contracts, and counsels clients through restructuring, including Chapter 11 proceedings.
In his free time, Brian enjoys boating, golf and live music.
