CMS advises on a broad range of matters in the TMT sector, including transactions, disputes and commercial contracts, and also acts for lenders on project financings. The team has experience in cross-border litigation, including advising a major global technology company in a complex claim involving competition and licensing issues. The wider group is now led by Matthew Bennett and Anthony Waller, who are driving the firm’s TMT strategy forward. Bennett is especially active on outsourcing, procurement and commercial projects, while Sam De Silva is well regarded for his work on software licensing and cloud services. Rebekah Hayes is another active contributor to the practice. Former head of TMT Clive Gringras departed in December 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Responsiveness and industry knowledge.’
‘There's very little in our day-to-day work that CMS haven't got the expertise to support us on. We value their breadth and depth of expertise, their availability and the quality of their people.’
‘John Enser is a font of knowledge and has been of particular support as the business navigates the Media Act. Victoria Gaskell is whip smart and endlessly helpful.'
'The quality of the associates and juniors is excellent: intuitive, eager, efficient and endlessly affable. All qualities we have come to expect and value from CMS.’
‘On-trend thought leadership.’
‘Provocative insight.’
'The team work with us as partners showing a genuine interest in our business, our team and the outcomes we need. They invest in our relationship.'
'This practice combines deep legal expertise with a commercial, client-focused mindset. It stands out for its proactive approach to problem-solving, its understanding of the industries it serves, and its commitment to delivering practical, business-aligned advice. We consistently benefit from a team that is not only technically excellent but also highly attuned to the strategic and operational realities of our businesses.'
Key clients
- AEG Presents
- Advance
- Avia Games Inc
- BBC
- BBC Studios
- Cameron Mackintosh Limited
- Coutts & Co
- Creativity Capital
- Cutting Edge Group Limited
- Delfont Mackintosh Theatres Limited
- Elysian Film Group
- Equipped.AI
- Esports World Cup Foundation
- Etisalat
- Etisalat – Gaming
- European Subsea Cables Association
- Eventim
- Factory42
- Fremantle
- Global Media Group
Work highlights
Advising Microsoft on its global patent prosecution strategy across over 2,000 active filings, including cutting-edge technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and augmented reality.
Advised BBC Studios on its £255m acquisition of ITV’s 50% stake in BritBox International, giving BBC full ownership of the leading British TV content streamer.
Advised Esports World Cup Foundation on the 2024 Esports World Cup, including global media rights, social media activations with TikTok and X, and celebrity talent agreements, valued at over $250m.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Matthew Bennett; Anthony Waller
Other key lawyers
Sam De Silva; Rebekah Hayes; John Enser; Victoria Gaskell