Veliko Savov
CMS2
TMT
Matters across the media sector are the core focus of CMS‘ TMT practice. The team has extensive knowledge regarding IP and media regulations, positioning it well to advise clients on licensing rights, contract design, outsourcing with regard to data protection, and entry into the Bulgarian media market, in addition to compliance with local regulations. Four lawyers jointly lead the practice - Gentscho Pavlov, Atanas Bangachev and Veliko Savov focus on TMT-related corporate and commercial matters and M&A deals, and Anna Tanova is an expert in media and IP matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The media and telecoms team at CMS is exceptional. The unique advantage of CMS lawyers is their in-depth knowledge of the media and telecoms industry, and their involvement in the legislative process and the development of the regulatory framework. Anna Tanova and Eva Petrova are very responsive, always ready to help and provide excellent ideas and solutions.’
‘Anna Tanova is an outstanding lawyer with significant expertise and experience in media and IP. She is dedicated to her work for us and has achieved great results for the industry. We see her as a leading professional in the TMT sector.'
'Eva Petrova is a great support, with experience in the media sector and a deep understanding of the creative industries.’
‘Their assistance has been invaluable - I recommend them highly.’
'Professionals with a very good understanding of our business and needs. Proactively communicate changes in the legislation or new laws and requirements to us.'
'Very good communication and prompt responses to our queries. Always friendly and easy to access.'
Key clients
- Miracle Mill
- Revetas Capital Advisors
- Smartcom Bulgaria
- B2 Holding
- DNEG
- Barin Sport
- HMD Global Oy
- Lumen Technologies
- Alliance of the Technology Industry
- Association of Bulgarian Radio and TV Broadcasters
- National Council for Self-regulation in Advertising
Work highlights
- Advising ATI on media and IP matters and assisting with complex negotiations with the collective management organisations of copyright and neighbouring rights holders, Prophon and Musicauthor.
- Performed a legal due diligence of the Bulgarian subsidiary of Miracle Mill, a Swedish-owned and operated cloud-first company.
- Advising ABBRO as an exclusive legal services provider, including representation before the regulatory bodies, the Ministry of Culture and other ministries, and before parliamentary committees.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Anna Tanova
CMSPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gentscho Pavlov, Atanas Bangachev, Veliko Savov, Anna Tanova