Berlin—Global law firm Dentons acted on the seller side in connection with the sale of Northern Fiber Holding, by way of a share deal, to fiber-optic and cable telecommunications company Strategic Fiber Networks. The transaction was signed on July 8, 2026. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
Northern Fiber Holding (NFH) is a broadband network operator serving rural and semi-urban regions in Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein and North Rhine-Westphalia. Under the Lünecom and sewikom brands, NFH operates both its own and leased fiber-optic networks and offers residential and business customers a comprehensive portfolio of fiber-optic services.
Strategic Fiber Networks GmbH (SFN) is a fiber-optic and cable telecommunications company headquartered in Schwäbisch Gmünd. The acquisition expands SFN’s regional presence and aims to accelerate the rollout of high-performance fiber-optic connections in regions that have been underserved by major nationwide providers to date by combining operational expertise, network infrastructure, and investment capacity.
