"A&O Shearman Advises FastBridge Fiber and Guggenheim Investments in Greenlight Networks Acquisition"

Allen & Overy (A&O) Shearman advised FastBridge Fiber and Guggenheim Investments in connection with the definitive agreement for Greenlight Networks to acquire FastBridge Fiber, a Pennsylvania-based fiber internet provider. The transaction, expected to close in mid-2026 pending regulatory approvals, represents a significant milestone in the expansion of high-speed fiber internet across the Northeastern United States. FastBridge Fiber, majority-owned by select client accounts of Guggenheim, will become part of Greenlight Networks’ growing infrastructure footprint. Following the transaction, Guggenheim will take an ownership stake in Greenlight Networks, joining Oak Hill Capital in supporting the company’s growth and expansion initiatives. FastBridge Fiber’s network spans key regions in Pennsylvania and New York, including Buffalo, Berks County, Bloomsburg, Danville, Williamsport, and ongoing construction in Erie and Hazelton. The A&O Shearman team advising FastBridge Fiber and Guggenheim was led by M&A partner Kfir Abutbul (New York), supported by associates Brady Lambeth (Houston), Lucy Chen (New York), Yuwei Liu (New York), and Loni Cardoso (San Francisco). Tax advice was provided by partner John Hibbard (New York) and counsel Kara Altman (Washington D.C.). Finance advice was provided by partners Keith Fujiu (Los Angeles) and Jake Mincemoyer (New York), along with associate Akili Dorsey-Bell (New York). Antitrust advice was provided by counsel Elaine Johnston (New York) and associate Nick Putz (Washington D.C.). Employment advice was provided by CEPG partner Brian Jebb (New York) and associates Hayde Faria (New York) and Gina Marini (New York). Intellectual property advice was provided by partner Keren Livneh (New York) and associate Quinn Hendricks (Silicon Valley). Environmental and sanctions advice was provided by partner Ken Rivlin (New York), counsel Maria Christopher Bell (New York), and associate Olivia Kreft (New York). Real estate advice was provided by partner Carolyn Stoner (New York) and law clerk Daphne Ratnarajah (New York).

"A&O Shearman Advises FastBridge Fiber and Guggenheim Investments in Greenlight Networks Acquisition"

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