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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...
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...
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...
04/11/2021
Hey, Copyright Directive! A video series to explain copyright rules revamped
While designed to protect contributors with unequal bargaining power, the Copyright Directive’s package of measures introduces great uncertainty into long-established industry structures. Further, the...
23/07/2021
GDPR 3 years on – The greatest hits (and misses)
More than three years have passed since the GDPR applied and a lot has happened in the world of data protection during that time – fines, class actions, court challenges and more. We give our “playl­ist”...
09/06/2021
Open secrets? Guarding value in the intangible economy
We are delighted to share with you the report commissioned by CMS and written by The Economist Intelligence Unit. It explores the extent to which firms identify intangible assets as trade secrets and...
08/06/2021
European Parliament's 'Schwab Report' proposes significant changes to DMA
On 15 December 2020, the European Commission submitted its proposal for a Digital Markets Act (DMA) to establish dos and don’ts for "gatekeepers" in digital markets and ensure that gatekeepers conduct...
01/06/2021
Some leaks can't be fixed
“Confidential information is like an ice cube... give it to the party who has no refrigerator or will not agree to keep it in one, and by the time of the trial you have just a pool of water.” This...
26/04/2021
European Commission proposes first legal framework on AI
Over the last two years, the EU has paved the way for a uniform legal framework for the development, marketing and use of AI that conforms with Union values. As a result, on 21 April 2021 the European...