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TMT - Technology, Media & Tele­com­mu­nic­a­tions

Our TMT team is the top-ranked media and technology practice in the region. It has several lawyers ranked by the leading directories for their expertise in this sector and is the only international law firm in Singapore to be ranked in the top tier for this category of work by both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.

CMS lawyers are passionate media industry experts, not just legal experts. Our advice reflects the very latest trends in media.

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
  • 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

"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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