
The media practice at CMS stands out for its expertise in digital content, advising multinational corporations, broadcasters, streamers, and gaming clients on commercial, corporate, and regulatory issues. On the social media side, the firm assists with regulatory issues surrounding new product launches and interactive experiences. It also has experience advising clients on monetisation of digital assets, establishing new live services, and acquisitions and investments of streaming services and digital platforms. The practice is led by Victoria Gaskell, who specialises in commercial media matters, assisting production companies, distributions, platforms, and channels with corporate deals, regulatory issues, and commercial transactions. Selina Potter is a go-to for broadcasters, John Enser excels at advising on audio and audio-visual content issues, and Anna Soilleux-Mills regularly handles sports, media, and gambling matters.
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‘The team provides pragmatic and commercially-focussed advice.'
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‘John Enser provides excellent advice. If John doesn't know the answer to a knotty legal question, then no-one does! He provides excellent advice which addresses the legal and commercial concerns. Top-notch!’
Key clients
- BBC
- BBC Studios
- Hayu
- UKTV
- Sky
- News UK
- Esports World Cup Foundation
- Etisalat
- Hard Rock Digital
- Microsoft Corporation
- Paramount Global
Work highlights
Advised Paramount Global on the renegotiation of its major platform agreements for the launch of its new Paramount+ tiers, one including ads and one premium tier.
Advised BBC Studios on its £255m acquisition of ITV’s 50% stake in BritBox International.
Advised the Esports World Cup Foundation on all aspects of the inaugural Esports World Cup in 2024.
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Practice head
Victoria Gaskell
Other key lawyers
Selina Potter; John Enser; Anna Soilleux-Mills; Sam Oustayiannis