Communications Infrastructure

Commercial and financial analysis of communications networks and connectivity markets, including terrestrial and satellite communications systems, current and next-generation mobile networks, 5G, emerging 6G, towers, fiber infrastructure, cloud services and data centers. Areas of focus include market structure, competition, valuation, investment economics, pricing, spectrum issues and long-term capital recovery.

Artificial Intelligence & Digital Platforms

Analysis of AI infrastructure, digital-platform business models, ecosystem dynamics, competitive positioning and commercialization strategies. Coverage includes data center and network economics, frontier-model platforms, cloud services, AI-related licensing developments and broader business and policy issues associated with AI development, deployment and adoption.

Intellectual Property & Licensing

Commercial analysis of intellectual property monetization and licensing. Areas include standard-essential patents (SEPs), FRAND licensing, patent pools, royalty valuation, open source, licensing negotiations, technology transfer and commercialization.

Technology Investment & Economics

Assessment of market opportunities, addressable-market growth, pricing dynamics, capital investment requirements, valuation and strategic or tactical advantage. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding how technological change affects business models, financial outcomes, investor returns and distribution of value across the supply chain.

Competition, Antitrust & Market Structure

Analysis of competitive effects, market definition, industry structure, alleged abuse of dominance, price fixing, tying, and merger reviews across ICT markets. WiseHarbor’s work frequently draws on detailed understanding of the layered relationships among infrastructure providers, technology licensors, platform operators, service providers, distributors and end users.

Public Policy in ICT & AI

Independent analysis of policy developments affecting technology markets. Coverage includes telecommunications regulation, spectrum acquisition and use, competition policy, AI governance and intellectual-property frameworks.

Expert Testimony

Independent expert testimony, litigation support and commercial analysis. Assignments have involved licensing and leasing disputes, antitrust matters, merger reviews, valuation issues, damages assessments, regulatory proceedings and broader commercial matters throughout the ICT sector.

Keith Mallinson received Acquisition International’s Award for Best Mobile Communications Expert Witness 2024.

View Keith's Expert Witness credentials here.