As technologies converge in data processing, telecommunications, internet, broadcast media and traditional media sectors, CMS has advised many industry players about how to make the most of these market opportunities.

Our team of specialists has the legal expertise and industry experience to provide our clients with high-quality legal and tax advice in both domestic and cross-border matters. We not only draw from thorough knowledge of these industries, but can also rely on our comprehensive experiences in representing clients before court.

Major Transactions but also Day-to-Day Legal Services

In addition, we also provide a wide range of day-to-day legal services for companies in the IT, telecommunications, data and technology sectors, including drawing up of outsourcing arrangements, procurement contracts and much more. Our range of services includes:

• Regulation and licensing (especially in the areas of telecoms, broadcasting, satellite)
• Interconnection agreements
• Capacity leasing agreements
• Network contracts
• Satellite (uplink and transponder) contracts
• Pay-TV
• Legal advice on IT aspects
• In- and outsourcing of (IT) services
• Network roll-out
• Product approval
• Intellectual property
• Technology development contracts

All Legal Needs for a Fast-Moving Sector

The CMS Technology, Media and Telecoms Sector Group is made up of experts from all nine CMS member firms from all over Europe. It covers all the legal and tax needs of businesses in the fast-moving technology, media and telecoms sector. Our range of clients includes:

• Software and system developers and licensors
• Infrastructure and e-solution providers, network providers, leading hardware and software manufacturers, multimedia agencies
• Traditional businesses using e-commerce, such as banks, supermarkets, trading companies and public sector organisations
• Internet companies, including Europe's most successful bookseller, game providers, leading travel sites, internet portals as well as website developers
• Telecommunications companies
• Biotechnology and life science companies, ranging from start-ups to global players