Department profile
CMS

TMT

Europe Guide 2026 : Bulgaria


CMS

About

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.

Clients (6)

  • Association of Bulgarian Radio and TV Broadcasters
  • 60K
  • The Sales House
  • Bulgarian Association of Cable and Communications Operators
  • Smartcom Bulgaria
  • CenturyLink Communications Bulgaria

Industries (8)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Media
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Life Sciences

Chambers Review

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TMT - Bulgaria

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
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.
Notable practitioners

Anna Tanova co-heads the department and is a key contact for clients.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • CMS has knowledge of subject specific matters, especially in relation to copyright issues.

    TMT respondentEurope

Members

Provided by CMS

  • Anna Tanova

  • Gentscho Pavlov

  • Atanas Bangachev

  • Veliko Savov

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