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TMC - Technology, Media & Communications

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Aware of following the needs of our customers who invest in the offer of sophisticated and differentiated products, as well as pioneering services, the Technology, Media & Communications (TMC) team of CMS is currently facing an unprecedented change. Innovation is fundamental in a complex and constantly evolving context.

The development of alternative solutions in environments characterised by new regulatory requirements - at national and international level - is fundamental to ensure the protection of new investments and maximise commercial opportunities.

This is the reality today, not only for customers who are at an advanced stage of digital transformation, but also for all those who now face the first challenges of the digital transformation process (equIP).

The rapid evolution of new technologies has created a wide spectrum of opportunities where the ability to adapt and diversify into new business areas is essential to ensure sustainable growth and comply with the new regulatory challenges. With this in mind, CMS is committed in offering its clients innovative legal solutions and contributing to the success of its activity.

The specialised professionals who make up the CMS TMC team have been invited to respond to various challenges and propose to participate in customer projects as a partner with strategic thinking and in-depth specific knowledge in the most varied areas, namely Electronic Communications, Marketing, Advertising and Media, Litigation and Arbitration, Tech M&A, Software Licensing, Domains, Data Protection and Cyber Security, E-commerce, Cloud Contracts and Gaming, Sponsorship Contracts, Sports Law and Media Law.

Acknowledgement

Band 4 - "The lawyers are experienced, knowledgeable and very familiar with our company."
Chambers & Partners 2015
Band 3: "CMS is experienced in advising on software agreements and data protection."
Legal 500 2015
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