CMS is highly active in key sectors, including broadcasting and sports, as well as the convergence of media and technology law issues. The firm is sought-after on complex, cross-border regulatory and transactional matters for major international media corporations. It also has expertise in advertising law disputes, including high-profile complaints before the Dutch Advertising Code Committee. The team is led by Rogier de Vrey, who combines IP and litigation strength with deep experience in the media and sports law sectors.
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Key clients
- Paramount / Viacom
- Comcast
- Warner Bros Discovery
- RTB House
- Global Media & Entertainment B.V.
- Roku
- Sony
- Atari
- Capcom
- A+E Networks
- HP
- Create Music Group (CMG)
Work highlights
Advised Colgate in proceedings before the Dutch Advertising Code Committee following a complaint by Haleon regarding the Elmex Sensitive Professional TV commercial.
Represented Koninklijke Auping in a key Reclame Code Commissie case over alleged misleading advertising.
Acting for Paramount Netherlands in high-stakes cross-border litigation against Belgian sales house Ads & Data.
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Practice head
Rogier de Vrey