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TMT | Global

Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

The Chambers Global-wide TMT research covers a broad spectrum of matters relating to the technology, media and communication industries. The firms that feature operate internationally, and may provide advice to tech-oriented clients such as IT entities, social media companies, broadcasters, startups and gaming and entertainment companies or clients from other industry sectors seeking advice in relation to TMT-related matters. This area of research covers the full spectrum of transactional and contractual mandates relating to the technology, media and communications spheres, including telecoms and technology infrastructure projects.  A wide range of regulatory matters are covered in this section, these issues might be government-sponsored inquiries, investigations or compliance proceedings. Dispute resolution, both litigation and arbitration is covered by the section, and many firms that feature offer clients intellectual property expertise, in relation to trademark, copyright and patent issues. Many of the law firms included display specialist expertise in cutting-edge fields, such as fintech, artificial intelligence, blockchain, internet of things and cybersecurity.

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Band 1

  1. Baker McKenzie
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    Baker McKenzie
    TMT
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    Baker McKenzie maintains a leading reputation for its truly international TMT practice. Offering unparalleled global reach, the law firm has important centres of expertise in the USA, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Its key areas of focus include:

           • Multi-jurisdictional regulatory and compliance issues.

           • Cross-border TMT transactions.

           • Data protection, cybersecurity, fintech.

           • Litigation and arbitration relating to the tech space.

  2. Bird & Bird
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    Bird & Bird
    TMT
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    Bird & Bird is widely regarded as a longstanding leader in the TMT space. Technology, media and communications form a core part of the law firm's global offering, which incorporates market-leading teams across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. The law firm's global practice includes:

           • Large-scale tech implementation and digital transformation.

           • Cross-border patent and copyright disputes.

           • Expertise in TMT-related disputes and transactional mandates.

           • Multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance.

           • Specialist sector expertise in the music, gaming, television and advertising spheres.

  3. DLA Piper LLP
    1
    DLA Piper LLP
    TMT
    2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    DLA Piper has long been considered a prominent presence in the global technology, media and communications markets. The law firm's vast international network includes key hubs of expertise in the USA, Asia and EMEA. The law firm's areas of strength include:

           • Complex cross-border transactions.

           • Regulatory and data privacy mandates.

           • Cross-border IP issues.

           • Expertise in emerging areas such as blockchain and AI.

           • Specialist representation of leading technology, broadcasting, telecoms and gaming clients worldwide.

  4. Latham & Watkins LLP
    TMT
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. CMS
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    CMS
    TMT
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked

    CMS demonstrates a strong commitment to the technology, media and communications sectors across its network, which is made up of strong teams throughout continental Europe, the UK and Asia. The law firm offers:

           • Expertise in cross-border regulatory matters including data privacy, consumer protection and cybersecurity.

           • Comprehensive corporate support on technology and telecoms transactions.

           • Strength in international disputes.

           • Expertise in areas such as the Internet of Things, AI and fintech.

  2. Hogan Lovells
    2
    Hogan Lovells
    TMT
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked

    Throughout Hogan Lovells' integrated global network, TMT makes up an important component of its strength. The law firm offers clients expertise in major hubs, including the UK, the USA, Europe, Asia and Latin America. The law firm specialises in the following areas:

           • Cross-border corporate transactions relating to the TMT sphere.

           • Data protection and cybersecurity.

           • Sector-related financing.

           • E-commerce, fintech, blockchain.

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Band 3

  1. A&O Shearman
    3
    A&O Shearman
    TMT
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
  2. Covington & Burling LLP
    3
    Covington & Burling LLP
    TMT
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Covington & Burling offers an outstanding TMT practice from the USA, which is enhanced by strong teams situated in Europe and Asia. Its practice incorporates:

           • Multi-jurisdictional regulatory and policy matters.

           • M&A and corporate transactions relating to the technology, media and communications fields.

           • IP and commercial litigation support.

           • In-depth knowledge of areas such as AI, blockchain and fintech.

  3. 3
    Dentons
    TMT
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    "Dentons has an excellent multi-specialised and globally integrated team across Europe, the Americas and Asia offering seamless, high-focus and expert advice. Great stamina and consistency for hugely complex issues dealing with governments and various commercial stakeholders."

  4. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    3
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    TMT
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    Gibson Dunn offers a full-service and specialist TMT practice. The law firm has a strong presence in a number of jurisdictions across Europe and in the USA. The law firm offers:

  5. Morrison Foerster
    3
    Morrison Foerster
    TMT
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Morrison Foerster maintains an exceptional reputation for its global TMT practice. The law firm's international platform is made up of outstanding teams in Asia and the USA, along with strong groups in the UK and continental Europe. The law firm offers:

           • Expertise in complex, cross-border transactions relating to the technology, music, broadcasting and film industries.

           • Counsel on major acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic investments.

           • Cross-border IP support.

           • Data protection and regulatory counsel.

  6. Norton Rose Fulbright
    3
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    TMT
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Norton Rose Fulbright offers a specialist TMT practice. The law firm has a strong presence in a number of jurisdictions across Europe and Asia-Pacific, particularly in China, Australia and Singapore. The law firm offers:

  7. Herbert Smith Freehills
    TMT
    2024 | Band 3