Media Owners Challenge BTL/Speednet AcquisitionMedia owners are now joining social partners in challenging the proposed BTL/Speednet acquisition, warning that the merger could have serious implications for press freedom. We also asked him whether the approval by BTL’s board of directors means the acquisition is already a done deal. Markhelm Lizarraga, Chairman, BTL“BTL is a professional company ran by professionals. It is a professional company that can be held liable, that can be subject to lawsuits. Paul Lopez“The President of BCCI says that as far as he is concerned this is done deal because of the outcome of the BTL Board of Director’s vote.