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We are part of a top-ranked media and technology practice in the region. Our TMT practice advises a wide array of clients ranging from start-ups to household names such as global financial institutions and multinational corporations on the full array of TMT matters including providing advice on navigating complex regulatory landscapes or uncertainties in adopting new technologies. 

Alongside our international practice, we advise on:

  • Buy and sell side investment opportunities
  • Market entry, navigating FDI restrictions and working with local partners
  • Compliance with local content and advertising regulations
  • Antipiracy strategy, from due diligence on target sites, through to an assessment of the legal case, drafting of appropriate cease and desist documentation, and, if needed, enforcement through the courts or other authorities
  • Corporate and commercial deals including sourcing, e-commerce, cloud based, digital and e-payments transactions, joint ventures and technology development projects,
  • Protection and exploitation of intellectual property
  • Data privacy and cybersecurity
  • Dispute prevention through stress-testing template contracts and advice on changes to increase their enforceability
  • Handling regional disputes

"CMS’ technology, media and communications group covers a wide range of fintech, entertainment and technology-related mandates ranging from commercial transactions and agreements to data privacy and payments matters. Assisting early-stage start-ups to scale is another key area of expertise."

Legal 500, 2024

"The team at CMS is known for handling a broad range of issues for a number of notable clients in the fashion and entertainment industries. The group regularly advises on ransomware and data breach issues, data processing agreements, and privacy policy regarding streaming services."

Legal 500, 2024
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