CMS, TMT | Chambers Europe Profile

About

Provided by CMS

CMS has assembled one of the strongest Technology, Media and Communications (TMC) teams in the market, who understand how businesses are impacted by the digital economy.

We are lawyers, litigators, former regulators, economists, coders and inventors, with the technical and commercial skill necessary to get under the bonnet of clients' most strategic projects. The team’s commitment to quality, flexibility and inclusion is noted .

With over 600 TMC experts across every specialism of law, we pride ourselves on working hand-in-hand with clients and delivering seamless, cross-jurisdictional advice in over 40 countries.

Niche specialisms include spectrum regulation, network sharing, digital currencies, blockchain, esports, launching of platforms, and media regulation.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

TMT: Media - Europe-wide

Band 1

What the team is known for

CMS has highly regarded teams in Germany, the UK and Belgium, which are complemented by a well-reputed offering in key CEE jurisdictions. The law firm frequently advises leading multinationals on product launches, such as streaming platforms, and digitalisation projects, as well as outsourcing agreements and commercial partnerships. It has additional expertise in broadcasting rights, particularly related to sport, and copyright. CMS often assists with M&A for media companies, including advising on the regulatory aspects.

Notable practitioners

Chris Watson and Italo de Feo head the firm's global technology, media and communications group from the London and Rome offices respectively.

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Strengths

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"The team is very responsive and each lawyer makes you feel that your matter is the most important transaction they are dealing with."

TMT: Media respondent
Europe

"CMS is always able to provide relevant and effective specialists to support the business where required."

TMT: Media respondent
Europe

"CMS have a strong feel for who to involve on a spectrum of matters, from straightforward to very complex. This instils a high degree of confidence that matters have the right eyes on them."

TMT: Media respondent
Europe

"The team is very responsive and each lawyer makes you feel that your matter is the most important transaction they are dealing with."

TMT: Media respondent
Europe

"CMS is always able to provide relevant and effective specialists to support the business where required."

TMT: Media respondent
Europe

"CMS have a strong feel for who to involve on a spectrum of matters, from straightforward to very complex. This instils a high degree of confidence that matters have the right eyes on them."

TMT: Media respondent
Europe