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Our TMT team is the top-ranked media and technology practice in the region. It has several lawyers ranked by the leading directories for their expertise in this sector and is the only international law firm in Singapore to be ranked in the top tier for this category of work by both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.


CMS lawyers are passionate media industry experts, not just legal experts. Our advice reflects the very latest trends in media.

We advise on:

  • Buy and sell side investment opportunities
  • Market entry, navigating FDI restrictions and working with local partners
  • Compliance with local content and advertising regulations
  • Antipiracy strategy, from due diligence on target sites, through to an assessment of the legal case, drafting of appropriate cease and desist documentation, and, if needed, enforcement through the courts or other authorities
  • Dispute prevention through stress-testing template contracts and advice on changes to increase their enforceability
  • Handling regional disputes


Chambers Review

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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): International - Singapore

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

CMS houses a well-reputed full-service TMT team assisting both start-ups and established industry names and is also active on behalf of public sector players. It acts on licensing, outsourcing and regulatory matters, among other areas. The team is particularly adept at handling e-commerce, data protection, cybersecurity and data centre mandates. It is also capable of assisting non-technology companies with issues associated with digital transformation. CMS remains a popular choice for cross-border TMT mandates thanks to the firm's impressive multi-jurisdictional network of offices.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised Warner Bros. Discovery on a wide range of media regulatory licensing and compliance matters in Southeast Asian jurisdictions.

Strengths

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CMS have good knowledge of regional regulations which is necessary for our work.

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): International respondent
Asia-Pacific

We've gotten very solid and well-reasoned advice for Singapore and elsewhere, which I know was a team effort.

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT): International respondent
Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Sheena Jacob
2
Sheena Jacob
2
Band 2

Sheena Jacob leads CMS' TMT practice in Asia. She has vast experience advising on regulatory, licensing and compliance, as well as transactional matters. She is sought after by many domestic and international corporations.

Sheena is a pleasure to work with. She is both smart and practical.

I have always been impressed by her deep industry knowledge, strategic thinking and pragmatic approach. She quickly grasps the nuances of our situation and is able to provide insightful guidance.

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