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  • Ready, respond, report: the Cyber Resilience Act’s reporting regime is here
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  • Third annual report on Belgian foreign direct investment screening: double notifications and the first prohibition
    02 Sep 2026 11 min read
  • The case of Netflix versus the French-speaking Community in Belgium partially decided in favour of the latter by the Belgian Constitutional Court
    25 Aug 2026 6 min read
  • Belgian Pillar Two: key compliance and filing deadlines for in-scope groups
    24 Aug 2026 5 min read
  • Belgian Supreme Court reshapes the social security treatment of RSUs
    20 Aug 2026 5 min read
  • The EU Package Travel Directive is no longer really about package holidays. It is increasingly about who controls the customer journey
    19 Aug 2026 15 min read
  • Digital platforms are redefining package travel liability
    18 Aug 2026 5 min read
  • EU AI Act Transparency: Real-World Examples
    05 Aug 2026 4 min read
  • Does the EU Cyber Resilience Act apply to your product? Scope, definitions and the product classification system explained
    04 Aug 2026 10 min read
  • Geo-Blocking, VPNs and Territorial Reach – the CJEU’s Ruling in Anne Frank Fonds v Anne Frank Stichting
    23 Jul 2026 6 min read
  • Balancing Sovereignty and Innovation: A Proportionate Path for the Proposed EU Cloud and AI Development Act
    22 Jul 2026 15 min read
  • US Supreme Court ruling puts transatlantic data sharing at risk
    07 Jul 2026 7 min read
  • Public consultation on Belgian foreign direct investment screening
    26 Jun 2026 13 min read
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    26 Jun 2026 10 min read

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For the past two decades, our team of over 100 specialist partners in 33 countries has been exposed to every risk and challenge you face in the TMC sector such as IP infringements or anti-trust issues. This means we understand the industries in which you transact including telecommunications, technology, sourcing, sports and media as well as data protection and are able to develop innovative solutions for you.

Technological convergence coupled with the rapid spread of new technologies has opened up a wealth of opportunities in your industry and you must move swiftly to capitalise on them. To stay ahead of the competition, you need to spot and pre-empt legal difficulties before they arise. From M&A to investment and financing, from tax to licensing and product liability, from intellectual property to employment and environmental issues, from network sharing to outsourcing, our multi-disciplinary teams can help guide you towards the most commercially successful outcome.

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    "The CMS IT & Telecoms practice stands out for its deep expertise and hands-on experience in EU digital regulation, particularly the EU AI Act, the EU Data Act and the EU Cyber Resilience Act. The team delivers practical, business-oriented solutions that address clients’ implementation challenges and risk assessments in a clear and actionable way."
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TMC - Technology, Media & Communications Insights

Ready, respond, report: the Cyber Resilience Act’s reporting regime is here

Ready, respond, report: the Cyber Resilience Act’s reporting regime is here

11 Sep 2026 6 min read
VAT on post-transfer loan servicing: the A Oy ruling challenges Belgian practice

VAT on post-transfer loan servicing: the A Oy ruling challenges Belgian practice

02 Sep 2026 4 min read
Third annual report on Belgian foreign direct investment screening: double notifications and the first prohibition

Third annual report on Belgian foreign direct investment screening: double notifications and the first prohibition

02 Sep 2026 11 min read
The case of Netflix versus the French-speaking Community in Belgium partially decided in favour of the latter by the Belgian Constitutional Court

The case of Netflix versus the French-speaking Community in Belgium partially decided in favour of the latter by the Belgian Constitutional Court

25 Aug 2026 6 min read
Belgian Pillar Two: key compliance and filing deadlines for in-scope groups

Belgian Pillar Two: key compliance and filing deadlines for in-scope groups

24 Aug 2026 5 min read
Belgian Supreme Court reshapes the social security treatment of RSUs

Belgian Supreme Court reshapes the social security treatment of RSUs

20 Aug 2026 5 min read
The EU Package Travel Directive is no longer really about package holidays. It is increasingly about who controls the customer journey

The EU Package Travel Directive is no longer really about package holidays. It is increasingly about who controls the customer journey

19 Aug 2026 15 min read
Digital platforms are redefining package travel liability

Digital platforms are redefining package travel liability

18 Aug 2026 5 min read

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