Media & Broadcasting | Global

Webber Wentzel has a highly regarded media and broadcasting practice. The firm is valued for its longstanding experience in a range of both regulatory and contentious matters in this space, acting for both defendants and plaintiffs, with an enviable client base including local and international news publications, broadcasters, media corporations and publishers. The practice has a distinguished reputation for its handling of defamation cases, with notable activity on mandates concerning freedom of expression, exclusionary conducts, hate speech and censorship. The team also offers comprehensive complementary advice on licensing, constitutional challenges and production agreements, as well as other commercial transactions.

Werksmans has a well-established media and communication practice with leading expertise across a broad array of regulatory and compliance matters in the broadcasting space. The firm possesses extensive experience assisting significant African broadcasters and media companies in South Africa and across the Sub-Saharan region. It has a noteworthy track record of representing clients in licences and consumer protection issues.

Baker McKenzie is noted for its experienced counsel on a diverse range of regulatory concerns. Its enviable client list includes a number of household names in the media and entertainment sectors. The team offers advice to multinational companies on South African regulations related to broadcasting and copyright and as well as counsel on content management and contracts.

Bowmans has a significant practice group highlighted for its familiarity with a broad range of regulations in the broadcasting sector. The team is notably active on matters involving the national regulatory bodies, offering support on contentious mandates, including public hearings and litigation. Additionally, the firm is well equipped to assist with transactions and sponsorship agreements in the field. It has experience acting for an array of both local and international clients, with an increasingly active practice acting for over-the-top service providers.