A host of major firms including Latham & Watkins and Clifford Chance have won roles advising on global communications company Viasat’s acquisition of British satellite fleet operator Inmarsat for $7.3 billion.

That amount is made up of $850 million in cash, $3.1 billion in stock shares and the assumption of $3.4 billion of net debt, according to a statement by the companies on Monday. Once complete, the acquisition will mean Viasat operates 19 satellites.