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+359 2 921 9910About
Provided by CMS
The Sofia team’s client portfolio in TMT is diverse and includes telecoms, media and TV broadcasters, advertising agencies, software development and software support companies, satellite provider companies and private equity houses.
We advise and represent clients on issues related to licensing, regulatory law, contract design and outsourcing, in and outside of court. With reference to outsourcing we particularly focus on data protection and draft contracts in compliance with data protection standards; we also deal with data protection authorities, including the submission of notifications and application for authorisations. Important fields in the TMT sectors we advise our clients on include: M&A in the TMT sector, IT Law and Outsourcing, Media Law, Communications, Data Protection and IT security, Digital business, etc. We offer advice on how to draft agreements, secure the rights of TV broadcasters and filmmakers, etc. We represent clients in legislative procedures for amendments and transposition of the EU legislation in the media sector.
Chambers Review
The team at CMS frequently assists media broadcasters with commercial, regulatory and compliance issues, as well as handling telecoms licensing work. The practice is also well placed to handle M&A and is active in advising industry associations.
Atanas Bangachev is a key contact for clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The CMS team is pragmatic and thorough."
"The lawyers are entirely reliable and prompt."
"The CMS team is pragmatic and thorough."
"The lawyers are entirely reliable and prompt."
Clients
Provided by CMS
60K
Association of Bulgarian Radio and TV Broadcasters
Bulgarian Association of Cable and Communications Operators
CenturyLink Communications Bulgaria
Smartcom Bulgaria
The Sales House
Industries
Provided by CMS
Aerospace & Defence
Commercial & Professional Services
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Life Sciences
Media
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications