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The law for a new Digital Republic, the creative freedom law, general data protection rules, the Sapin II law, new regulations governing digital advertising designed to create greater transparency, etc. Complex by nature, given the variety of disciplines it covers and the diversity of rules it comprises, media law is undergoing major transformations linked to the development of new technologies. The changes in progress not only present a number of opportunities, but also potential threats. If you work in the fields of advertising, broadcasting, cinema, entertainment, print media, publishing or sport, or even if you need to communicate, you now face completely new issues whose management requires greater expertise than ever. Our team specialising in this field encompasses all the skills required to successfully address them.

Drawing on their constantly updated knowledge of applicable regulations, our experts are able to advise and assist you in the preparation, drafting and negotiation of your contracts and to represent you in disputes involving the performance of contracts in the communications field and compliance with applicable regulations. Our team also carries out internal training for legal, administrative and communications departments in all aspects linked to communications law. Whenever necessary, our lawyers work with experts specialising in tax, economic regulations, employment law and certain specifically regulated sectors.

Awards & rankings

Media and entertainment: Music

L500 tier 1

“CMS represents several high-profile music platforms, producers and artist estates with a growing reputation for acting in IP matters.”


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07/11/2023
Stoute v News Group Newspapers [2023] EWCA Civ 523: No reasonable expectation...
Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (“ECHR”) (which the United Kingdom is a party to) provides that“[e]very­one has the right to respect for his private and family life”. As the...
28/03/2023
European Parliament and Council ready to start negotiations on EU Data...
In February 2022 the European Commission presented its proposal for the EU Data Act, which – if adopted - will introduce a far-reaching legal regime on access to and use of non-personal data in the...
16/12/2022
European Super League suffers damaging blow in latest round of legal challenge
The proposed European Super League (ESL) needs little introduction – when announced in April 2021, the plans to launch a breakaway league involving some of Europe’s biggest clubs received a severe...
16/11/2022
Technology Transformation – Media
The media sector is known to be highly competitive, with that competition driving innovation. Older media businesses have had to grapple with disruptive new entrants. And those new entrants are constantly...
11/11/2022
Technology Transformation - Consumer Products & Retail
Digitalisation has transformed how consumer products are manufactured, distributed and sold. The push to maintain a competitive advantage, drives increased investment in new technologies. This investment...
11/11/2022
Technology Transformation – Financial Services
The Financial Services (FS) sector is a leader in protecting its tech infrastructure, reflecting the high degree of scrutiny from regulators. FS firms are at a tipping point, with large incumbents eying...
10/11/2022
Technology Transformation: Managing Risks in a Changing Landscape
Changing tech, changing risks Whilst technology is pervasive, we only now understand with greater clarity its impact on financial systems, markets and supply chains, allowing organisations to monitor...
14/09/2022
Avoid an advertising red card: Middle Eastern considerations for your Qatar...
As the 2022 Football World Cup in Qatar draws nearer, all eyes are on the Middle East, with this being the first time that the tournament has been hosted in the region. Brands around the world will undoubtedly...
29/03/2022
Where’s my “NFT” gone? Potential pitfalls of NFT ownership
NFTs have received a lot of attention in the last year, so much so that Collins Dictionary named “NFT” their word of the year for 2021. But it is worth noting that ownership of an NFT often ultimately...
23/03/2022
To file or not to file? Trade mark protection in the metaverse
Whether you’re familiar with the term or hearing it for the first time, many global brands have begun to consider the implications that the metaverse might have on their IP. There are, seemingly, boundless...
27/02/2022
Handling the new EU and UK sanctions against Russia
Since 2014, the EU and the UK have progressively imposed sanctions on Russia in response to the crisis in Ukraine. Following the latest events, both the EU and the UK, as well as many other countries...
10/11/2021
COVID and ViCo: The End?
Enlarged Board of Appeal decision G1/21 Background Following an EPO press release on 16 July 2021, the Enlarged Board of Appeal’s (EBA) decision on video­con­fer­en­cing (ViCo) was released last week. We...