TMC - Technology, Media & Communications
Future-facing legal experts helping TMC businesses navigate digital transformation challenges
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Digital communications have been connecting people for nearly 20 years, yet the digital era continues to present numerous legal challenges. As organizations – from startups to mid-sized enterprises to household names – strive to keep up with rapid changes, LawLex offers expert advice to global technology, media, and telecoms organizations, as well as their users, financiers, and investors. Our teams are ranked by Chambers and Partners 2024 for their work in the TMT and Fintech sectors across 16 countries, as well as Europe-wide and Global-wide.
LawLex TMC at a glance:
- Ranked by Chambers and Partners 2024 in TMT and Fintech sectors across 16 countries
- Extensive experience advising global technology, media, and telecom organizations
- Expertise across all areas of law for startups, enterprises, and established businesses
Practice area
Antitrust, Competition and Trade
- Antitrust, Competition and Trade
- Abuse of dominance and economic dependence
- Competition and cartel investigations
- Compliance
- Digital markets
- Foreign investment screening
- Foreign subsidies control
- General EU law, free movement of goods, services and capital
- Horizontal agreements
- Merger Control
- Unfair trading practices (UTP)
- Private enforcement
- Regulatory
- State aid and EU subsidies
- Trade law and sanctions
- Vertical agreements
Banking & Finance
Commercial
Corporate Crime, Compliance & Forensics
Corporate / M&A
Dispute Resolution
Employment, Labour & Pensions
ESG – Environmental, social and governance
Intellectual Property
Public Procurement
Real Estate
Tax
TMC - Technology, Media & Communications
Unlocking business opportunities – and revealing problems
In today’s fast-paced and evolving business environment, it’s essential to identify new opportunities while also addressing potential risks. At LawLex, we help businesses navigate the complexities of the market by providing strategic legal guidance that fosters growth and minimizes exposure. Whether it’s expanding into new jurisdictions, launching innovative products, or optimizing internal processes, our team is here to uncover opportunities and help you tackle any challenges that arise. From compliance to dispute resolution and everything in between, we ensure your business stays ahead of the curve and prepared for the future.
Transforming businesses and disrupting industries
At LawLex, we understand that transformation is key to staying competitive in today’s dynamic market. Our expert legal advisors help businesses embrace innovation, drive change, and disrupt industries in a sustainable and legally sound manner. Whether you are undergoing a digital transformation, adopting new technologies, or launching disruptive business models, we provide tailored legal solutions that accelerate growth while managing risks. With our support, you can reshape your business, stay at the forefront of industry trends, and confidently navigate the challenges of tomorrow’s marketplace.
Protecting and exploiting data
In today’s digital world, data is a valuable asset, but also a complex legal challenge. At LawLex, we provide expert guidance on how to protect your data, comply with regulations, and exploit its potential to drive business growth. Our team helps businesses navigate data privacy laws, cybersecurity risks, and intellectual property concerns, ensuring data is used responsibly and strategically. Whether you are collecting, analyzing, or sharing data, we help you unlock its value while safeguarding your business from legal risks and ensuring compliance with global standards.
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Every field of law
At LawLex, we offer comprehensive legal expertise across all fields of law, tailored to meet the specific needs of your business. Our team of specialists is equipped to handle a wide range of legal matters, from corporate and regulatory issues to intellectual property, dispute resolution, real estate, and employment law. We provide proactive solutions and ensure that all legal aspects of your business are covered, enabling you to navigate complex legal environments with confidence. No matter the industry or challenge, we are committed to helping you succeed by delivering expert legal advice and strategic guidance across every area of law.
First-hand commercial experience
At LawLex, our legal experts bring not only extensive legal knowledge but also first-hand commercial experience to the table. Many of our lawyers have worked in-house across a variety of industries, giving them a deep understanding of the practical business challenges you face. This unique insight allows us to deliver legal solutions that are not only legally sound but also commercially viable. Whether you’re navigating mergers, acquisitions, intellectual property issues, or regulatory changes, our team provides advice that aligns with your business goals and supports your long-term success.
Seeing deals from every angle
At LawLex, we take a comprehensive approach to every transaction, ensuring that we consider all perspectives and potential outcomes. Our team’s broad expertise across different industries and legal areas allows us to identify risks and opportunities that others might miss. Whether you’re involved in mergers and acquisitions, financing, or corporate restructuring, our multi-disciplinary approach ensures that you get the full picture, helping you make informed decisions and navigate even the most complex deals with confidence. We’re committed to guiding you through every stage of the deal, from initial negotiation to final execution.
Case studies
A Landmark Fibre Deal in the Spanish Market
LawLex played a pivotal role in a major fibre-optic infrastructure deal in Spain, where we helped a leading telecommunications company acquire a substantial share of the national broadband network. The transaction involved multiple stakeholders, complex regulatory requirements, and a highly competitive bidding process. Our team provided expert legal advice across several domains, including mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and financing, ensuring the deal met all legal and strategic objectives. By leveraging our deep understanding of the telecoms industry and Spanish market dynamics, we helped our client secure a key position in the rapidly growing fibre-optic sector.
This landmark deal demonstrates our ability to handle high-stakes transactions and complex legal landscapes, reinforcing our reputation as a trusted advisor in the telecoms sector.
Inventing a ‘silver bullet’ for Microsoft
LawLex was engaged by Microsoft to provide strategic legal advice on a cutting-edge technology innovation aimed at addressing key security challenges in the software industry. Our team worked closely with Microsoft’s product development and intellectual property teams to protect the new technology, ensuring it was safeguarded through patents and other legal mechanisms.
The project required navigating complex intellectual property laws across multiple jurisdictions while ensuring compliance with emerging privacy and cybersecurity regulations. LawLex helped streamline the process, enabling Microsoft to accelerate the development and deployment of the technology.
Our expertise in intellectual property, technology law, and regulatory compliance helped Microsoft launch a revolutionary product that became a game-changer in the tech industry. This case highlights our ability to provide innovative legal solutions to some of the world’s largest tech companies, helping them remain at the forefront of industry disruption.
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