Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) is advising Phoenix Tower International, a leading global wireless infrastructure provider, on entering into a significant Build-to-Suit agreement with Iliad, one of the fastest-growing mobile network operators in Italy.

This agreement encompasses the development of up to 1,900 new telecommunications sites in densely and averagely densely populated areas, further expanding and densifying Iliad’s 4G/5G mobile network. This transaction is part of Phoenix Tower International’s European growth strategy and enables to strengthen its footprint in Italy.

As part of this agreement, Phoenix Tower International offers Iliad long-term access to these sites under preferred conditions, supporting Iliad’s commitment to delivering high-quality mobile services to its customer base.

The completion of this transaction is subject to customary regulatory conditions.

The Freshfields team was led by Sami Jebbour (Corporate/M&A, Paris) and Luigi Verga (Corporate/M&A, Milan) and included:

Partners: Fabrice Grillo (Finance, Paris), Federico Mercuri (Dispute Resolution, Rome), Renato Paternollo (Tax, Milan), Christopher Robinson (Dispute Resolution, London), Ermelinda Spinelli (Competition, Milan)

Counsel: Valentina Armaroli (Finance, Milan), Nicola Franceschina (Real Estate, Milan), Lorenzo Fusco (People and Reward, Milan), Toni Marciante (Tax, Milan), Kevin Whibley (Dispute Resolution, London)

Senior Associates: Barbara Degli Esposti (Corporate/M&A, Milan), Vittoria Deregibus (Corporate/M&A, Milan), Stefania Guarino (Regulatory, Milan), Umberto Parmigiani (Dispute Resolution, Rome), Mara Ruberto (People and Reward, Milan), Emilio Salice (Dispute Resolution, London)

Associates: Costanza Cascone (Tax, Milan), Emanuele Cossa (Real Estate, Milan), Alberto Criscuolo (Dispute Resolution, Rome), Thibault Dubrule (Corporate/M&A, Paris), Luca Feltrin (Competition, Milan), Elena Martegiani (Corporate/M&A, Milan), Juliette Sulli (Corporate/M&A, Paris)