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  • Belgian Competition Authority orders AutoScout24 to restore sellers’ data portability to a competing platform subject to penalty payments
    28 May 2026 4 min read
  • EU Commission opens public discusson on draft guidelines of classification of high-risk AI systems
    26 May 2026 4 min read
  • GDPR Enforcement Tracker Report 2026
    21 May 2026 2 min read
  • EU AI Act Developments: Key Political Agreement on the Digital Omnibus on AI, Implementation Timeline and Transparency Consultation
    13 May 2026 4 min read
  • Mythos, Project Glasswing and regulating catastrophic risk caused by AI models
    17 Apr 2026 7 min read
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    01 Apr 2026 3 min read
  • Unauthorised Transactions and Immediate Refunds: Key Takeaways from Advocate General Rantos' Opinion in C-70/25 ECJ Case
    20 Mar 2026 6 min read
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    12 Mar 2026 8 min read

1 specialist practice area in TMC - Technology, Media & Communications

Fuelled by increased consumer demand for cutting edge products and low-cost services, your business is faced with the constant battle to offer ‘more for less’. Innovation is key, but you need to overcome significant regulatory and commercial hurdles.

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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    "We appreciate CMS' proactivity in signalling relevant decisions and evolutions in the media domain. It understands the business interest and translates it into a balanced solution."
    Feedback from a client about the department, Chambers Europe, 2026
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    "The team at CMS boasts a European network alongside pragmatic business acumen. The lawyers have deep knowledge of our industry and are good at handling complex matters."
    Feedback from a client about the department, Chambers Europe, 2026
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    "The team at CMS stands out for its depth of knowledge."
    Feedback from a client about the department, Chambers Europe, 2026
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    "The lawyers at CMS have detailed knowledge of new EU laws and provide legal support on complex matters."
    Feedback from a client about the department, Chambers Europe, 2026
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    "CMS has a strong practice as part of an international group."
    Feedback from a client about the department, Chambers Europe, 2026
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    "The team goes further than purely advisory: the team is capable of litigation, representing clients before DPAs, courts. Also strong in incident response (cybersecurity breaches, data security incidents). This allows the same team to guide clients before, during and after issues arise, ensuring consistency of strategy, knowledge of risk, and ability to act quickly in crises."
    Feedback from a client about the department, Legal 500, 2026
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    "The team champions a culture of continuous improvement—regularly updating guidance to reflect the latest regulatory developments, integrating cutting edge privacy tech tools, and fostering cross functional collaboration that accelerates delivery without sacrificing rigour. Their commitment to transparency, proactive communication, and client centric tailoring ensures that every engagement feels personalised yet reliably consistent, setting a benchmark for excellence in privacy and data protection services."
    Feedback from a client about the department, Legal 500, 2026
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    "Friendly approach and great articulation, without dropping any detail."
    Feedback from a client about the department, Legal 500, 2026
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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."
    Feedback from a client about the department, Legal 500, 2026

TMC - Technology, Media & Communications Insights

Belgian Competition Authority orders AutoScout24 to restore sellers’ data portability to a competing platform subject to penalty payments

28 May 2026 4 min read

EU Commission opens public discusson on draft guidelines of classification of high-risk AI systems

26 May 2026 4 min read

GDPR Enforcement Tracker Report 2026

21 May 2026 2 min read

EU AI Act Developments: Key Political Agreement on the Digital Omnibus on AI, Implementation Timeline and Transparency Consultation

13 May 2026 4 min read

Protection of Graphical User Interfaces as Registered Design

05 May 2026 2 min read

AI Regulation Scanner

30 Apr 2026 2 min read

CMS Expert Guide: Data Law Navigator

23 Apr 2026 2 min read

Mythos, Project Glasswing and regulating catastrophic risk caused by AI models

17 Apr 2026 7 min read

Events

  • Belgium
    09 Jun 2026

    UPC Case Law webinar series 2026

  • Belgium
    10 Jun 2026

    Digital Governance Refined - navigating the simplifications of the EU Digital Omnibus

  • Belgium
    30 Jun 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring/Summer

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