Global law firm DLA Piper has advised satellite communications provider SpeedCast International Limited (ASX:SDA) on the financing arrangements for its successful acquisition of WINS Limited.

The DLA Piper team was led by Finance & Projects partner Alex Regan, with assistance from senior associate Barbara Carroll and lawyer Rebecca Dang.

Alex Regan said: "This acquisition is a significant milestone for SpeedCast and we're delighted to have advised our client on this important part of their growth strategy in the key European market."

Headquartered in Hong Kong, SpeedCast is a leading global satellite communications and network service provider, offering managed network services in over 90 countries and a maritime network serving customers worldwide.

European-based WINS is a leading provider of innovative broadband satellite communications and IT solutions for the maritime sector. WINS provides services to over 100 passenger carrying vessels and more than 2,000 merchant shipping vessels.