About

Provided by CMS

The Sofia team’s client portfolio in TMT is diverse and includes telecoms, media and TV broadcasters, advertising agencies, software development and software support companies, satellite provider companies and private equity houses.

We advise and represent clients on issues related to licensing, regulatory law, contract design and outsourcing, in and outside of court. With reference to outsourcing we particularly focus on data protection and draft contracts in compliance with data protection standards; we also deal with data protection authorities, including the submission of notifications and application for authorisations. Important fields in the TMT sectors we advise our clients on include: M&A in the TMT sector, IT Law and Outsourcing, Media Law, Communications, Data Protection and IT security, Digital business, etc. We offer advice on how to draft agreements, secure the rights of TV broadcasters and filmmakers, etc. We represent clients in legislative procedures for amendments and transposition of the EU legislation in the media sector.


Chambers Review

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TMT - Bulgaria
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

The team at CMS frequently assists media broadcasters with commercial, regulatory and compliance issues, as well as handling telecoms licensing work. The practice is also well placed to handle M&A and is active in advising industry associations.

Notable practitioners

Atanas Bangachev is a key contact for clients.

Strengths

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Members

Provided by CMS

Anna Tanova

Atanas Bangachev

Veliko Savov

Clients

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60K

Association of Bulgarian Radio and TV Broadcasters

Bulgarian Association of Cable and Communications Operators

CenturyLink Communications Bulgaria

Smartcom Bulgaria

The Sales House

Industries

Provided by CMS

Aerospace & Defence

Commercial & Professional Services

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Life Sciences

Media

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications