Media & Broadcasting
Global Guide 2024 : South Africa
Band 3
Contact number
+27 11 911 4300Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is noted for its experienced counsel on a diverse range of regulatory concerns. Its enviable client list includes a number of household names in the media and entertainment sectors. The team offers advice to multinational companies on South African regulations related to broadcasting and copyright and as well as counsel on content management and contracts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Baker McKenzie are very good at distilling complex information and responding to detailed problems with practical and commercial advice."
"Everyone in the team has exemplified professionalism and in-depth knowledge, always going above and beyond for us."
"The lawyers at Baker McKenzie are very good at distilling complex information and responding to detailed problems with practical and commercial advice."
"Everyone in the team has exemplified professionalism and in-depth knowledge, always going above and beyond for us."
Notable Practitioners
Head of practice Janet MacKenzie is well recognised among sources for her commercial and regulatory practice in the space. She provides advice to her clients on policy developments, as well as privacy and general compliance.
"Janet MacKenzie is brilliant at what she does. She is very knowledgeable and is always a pleasure to deal with."
"She is flexible and proactive and always tailors her advice to our business needs."