Media & Broadcasting

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Provided by Werksmans Attorneys

Werksmans' media and broadcasting lawyers are geared to handle the challenges posed by this ever-evolving fast paced sector.

Team members regularly represent clients before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee responsible for the media and communications sector. We assist clients in their dealings with the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa; the advertising authorities; the competition authorities; and the civil courts both in South Africa and beyond.

Other services include advising on the licensing and regulation of the electronic communications sector (including radio frequency spectrum); advising on the publication of content (hard copy and electronic media); advertising law; lottery, gambling and competition law; administrative and constitutional law; dispute resolution and litigation services; and a full range of commercial services related to the sector, including due diligence investigations and the drafting of agreements.

We also provide advice to local and international clients such as leading commercial broadcasters across Africa; electronic communications services (voice and data) and network providers; print media and online publishers (newspapers and magazines); a diverse range of companies providing information and communication technology (ICT) services, software and hardware; and advertising agencies.