
Noted for its ‘pragmatic advice and excellent problem solving’, the CMS TMT team is frequently instructed by major media groups, multinational technology companies, digital platforms, and hyperscalers. Jointly led by Matthew Bennett and Anthony Waller, the group is well‑placed to advise across the full spectrum of TMT‑related litigation, M&A transactions, and regulatory compliance. Commended for his ’exceptional’ leadership, Bennett specialises in complex partnerships, outsourcing, and shared services arrangements, with recent activity spanning regulatory and product liability mandates and AI‑related contractual matters. Focusing on corporate and M&A, Waller is sought after for his broad expertise in acquisitions and matters relating to data centre infrastructure and telecommunications. Dominic Dryden is experienced in IT and technology outsourcing, advising on TUPE transfer issues and disputes, Ian Stevens handles regulatory, technology, and product liability matters, and Sam De Silva focuses on strategic technology and outsourcing projects, including cloud computing. John Enser has a strong foothold in the media, sports, and entertainment sectors, regularly advising on regulatory matters, acquisitions, and AI‑related contractual issues. Anna Soilleux-Mills concentrates on media‑related work, often leading commercial issues, disputes, and consumer regulation for social media platforms and digital content businesses. Other noteworthy individuals include Caroline Callaby, who supports on outsourcing, strategic partnerships, regulatory compliance, and cloud computing issues.
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Key clients
- BBC
- ITV Studios
- Esports World Cup Foundation
- Circet UK
- Global Media Group
- Grain Connect Ltd
- Truespeed Communications Group Ltd
- Avia Games Inc
- Hiro Capital
- Equipped.AI
- Go Fibre
- The Football Association Premier League Ltd
Work highlights
Advising the Esports World Cup Foundation on all legal arrangements for the 2025 Esports World Cup and 2026 Esports World Cup.
Advised Circet, the number 1 Network Service Provider in Europe, on it’s acquisition of the entire issued share capital Kinetic IT (Holdings) Ltd, a leading provider of specialist data centre infrastructure.
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Advised Aviva Investors and Truespeed Communications Group Ltd on the merger of fibre broadband providers Truespeed Communications Ltd and County Broadband Ltd.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Caroline Callaby
Practice head
Matthew Bennett; Anthony Waller
Other key lawyers
Dominic Dryden; Sam De Silva; John Enser; Anna Soilleux-Mills; Caroline Callaby; Victoria Gaskell

