Telecommunications, Media and Technology

We provide legal advisory services across a wide range of issues relating to telecommunications, media and technology. We apply our industry knowledge to all aspects of our work in relation to Telecommunication Media and Technology including drafting, structuring, advising and negotiating. We also have experience in advising media publishers and broadcasters in relation to all aspects of the law relating to defamation, freedom of expression, privacy laws and related matters.

Generally, we regularly advise on:

  • Spectrum auctions, licence applications and acquisition;
  • Regulatory compliance for telecommunications and broadcasting services providers;
  • ICT, business process outsourcing and managed services arrangements;
  • Mobile money transactions and e-Commerce;
  • Intellectual property rights protection in terms of software copyright, databases and domain names;
  • Cyber security, privacy, data protection and freedom of information;
  • Agency, dealership, distribution and franchise arrangements;
  • Marketing, advertising and sponsorship arrangements;
  • Major wholesale and enterprise telecoms supply contracts;
  • Network infrastructure supply and maintenance deals including design build operate and transfer arrangements;
  • Hardware and software procurement including development and maintenance;
  • Consumer protection; and
  • Regulatory disputes and complaints.