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Crowell & Moring’s multidisciplinary TMT practice covers a broad spectrum of information technology (IT), media and telecommunications related issues. We advise on commercial and transactional, regulatory and compliance, corporate and M&A, competition, outsourcing, employment, intellectual property and dispute resolution matters.


Recognized as a leader among Belgium’s TMT law firms, our multidisciplinary practice relies on seamless collaboration to help clients address a broad spectrum of issues. We represent network operators and service providers, broadcasters, operators of broadband cable and telephony, internet and digital television operators, social network operators, computer hardware and software manufacturers, online retailers, gambling software vendors, and online and land-based bookmakers.

We represent these companies in complex IT contracting and litigation matters and we regularly negotiate and/or litigate deals in the telecommunications sector. We provide advice on a broad range of Media & Entertainment issues, ranging from broadcaster carriage agreements to freedom of expression issues, to issues related to audiovisual production agreements or artist management deals. We also set up global privacy compliance projects for multinational clients and advise on privacy issues arising in e-discovery, outsourcing and digital direct marketing.





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TMT - Belgium

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What the Team is Known For

The highly regarded team at Crowell & Moring offers substantial experience assisting clients with launching online platforms, network access obligations and licensing agreements. The law firm advises clients on broadcasting agreements and matters relating to 5G, as well as gambling and AI support. The TMT group often collaborates closely with the law firm's other departments to advise on transactions, as well as intellectual property and competition issues. It also has experience advising on data protection matters, including cyber breaches, data processing agreements and compliance-related mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Crowell & Moring represented the European Gaming and Betting Association in an appeal against a European Commission decision concerning the renewal of existing licences.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Thomas De Meese
Thomas De Meese
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Thomas De Meese assists domestic telecoms sector clients with a variety of matters. He often represents clients in network sharing matters, infrastructure projects and disputes concerning licensing agreements.

Thomas De Meese is straightforward and very accessible. 

Thomas De Meese is very commercial, pleasant to work with and knows his stuff.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Thomas De Meese
Thomas De Meese
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Members

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Arthur Focquet

Benjamin Geisel

Cyriel Danneels

Edward Taelman

Flavie Van Maldegem

Frederik Van Remoortel

Jan-Diederik Lindemans

Head of Department

Julie van Hevele

Karel Bourgeois

Karl Stas

Margaux Dejonghe

Marieke Van Nieuwenborgh

Sander Vogt

Sari Depreeuw

Head of Department

Thomas De Meese

Thomas De Meese

Head of Department

Clients

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Backcatalogue

DPG Media

Dutch Filmworks

Dutch Filmworks International Holding

Electronic Arts

European Gaming and Betting Association

Event Confederation

IPM Group

Play Media

Telenet

Tomorrowland

Unibet

Universal Music

Industries

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Betting & Gambling

Betting & Gambling

Broadcasters

Consumer Electronics

Consumer Products

Emerging technologies

Events sector

Gaming

Information Technology

Internet and E-Commerce

Life Sciences/Biotechnology

Media & Entertainment

Telecommunications