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TELECOMMUNICATION & MEDIA

Telecommunication & media

Media and telecommunications is a fast-evolving industry. The challenges include compliance with increasing regulatory and legal requirements to guarantee consumer protection, cybersecurity, data privacy and national security, accessibility, network neutrality and universal service. Sanctions for non-compliance with laws and regulations may be considerable and have long-lasting effects on relevant business.

Our experts have a deep understanding of the needs of our clients in the media and telecommunication sector as well as their communication and network infrastructure. This allows us to advise and assist them in finding practical and legal solutions in the matters affecting them.

Telecommunication and media advisory

Why Our Telecom & Media Team

Sector-aware advice on telecoms and media regulation, licensing, disputes and infrastructure matters.

Sector-Specific Knowledge

Deep understanding of media and telecom infrastructure, regulation and industry practice.

Regulatory & Compliance Capability

Practical advice on consumer protection, cybersecurity, data privacy, accessibility and national security requirements.

Practical Solutions

Hands-on support for licensing, reporting, disputes and cross-border issues impacting the sector.

Leading Telecommunication & Media Team

We advise clients who seek legal and regulatory advice on specific media and telecommunications topics and are subject to Luxembourg law.

Our clients

We advise clients who seek legal and regulatory advice on specific media and telecommunications topics and are subject to Luxembourg law.

These clients include national and international telecommunication industry entities, including IT and communication service providers, network operators, satellite providers, device manufacturers, data centre operators, broadcasting companies, online platform providers and users, and audio-visual media service (AVMS) providers.

Our services

Our team advises clients on all aspects of media and telecommunication, including in particular:

Media

Regulatory and legal requirements with respect to broadcasting, video on demand services, linear broadcasting, consumer and child protection (accessibility, advertising, rating and gating, including watershed)

Preparing and filing regulatory applications for broadcast permits and notifications as well as licensing matters, including liaising with the national supervisory authority, including the Luxembourg independent audiovisual authority Autorité Luxembourgeoise de l’Audiovisuel (ALIA)

Sanctions imposed on non-compliant service providers (fines, licence withdrawal, warning and suspensions of transmission)

Advertising

Accessibility

Telecommunications

Pre- and contractual consumer protection, cybersecurity, data privacy and national security, accessibility, network neutrality and the universal service requirements in Luxembourg pursuant to Luxembourg law or European telecommunications regulations

Analysing, preparing, drafting and filing of notification documents, concession, permits and other licences (initial and subsequent amendments) for providing communication services and assisting in the discussions with the regulator and relevant governmental authorities that may precede or follow the notification, including the Luxembourg regulatory institute Institut Luxembourgeous de Régulation (ILR)

Providing guidance in relation to the applicability of reporting obligations, submission of reports and follow-up questions with the regulator

Communication network identified as critical infrastructure

Strategic analysis relating to market practices and penetration

Pre-litigation and litigation and arbitration

Competition and foreign direct investment regulations

Space and satellite-related laws and regulations

Latest insights & Work Highlights

News, publications and representative mandates from our telecom & media practice.

Advising on the USD 8.3 billion financing for Atlas Investissement’s public tender offer of MillicomPosted 19.05.2025

Sale of majority stake in FRITZ!Box manufacturer AVM by its foundersPosted 17.02.2025

Sale of Superstruct Entertainment platformPosted 22.11.2024

Acquisition by Pophouse of the music catalogue, brand name and IP rights of rock band KISSPosted 04.09.2024

Sale of Studio 352 and Melusine Productions to Superprod groupPosted 06.08.2024

Our experts combine sector know-how with pragmatic legal solutions to support clients across telecom and media value chains.

TESTIMONIALS

What Others Say About Us

Recognition from leading directories and clients.

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The team is excellent in IP law and very personable at the same time. The lawyers always respond and perform the work far beyond my expectations.

Client testimonial

Client

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Etude Breininger has an experienced and responsive team with strong legal knowledge and a business-oriented approach.

Chambers Europe 2025

Intellectual Property & TMT Luxembourg

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The team at Etude Breininger handles complex matters involving multijurisdictional structures and understands the issues involved.

Client testimonial

Client

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Etude Breininger has excellent capabilities to handle international matters. The firm is adaptive in cross-border scenarios and forms allegiances with peer firms to cater for the specific demands of different clients and matters.

Chambers Global 2025

International & Cross-Border Capabilities

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The team at Etude Breininger are capable and have the knowledge and expertise to handle complex matters. There is always a specialist available for any matter.

Chambers Global

Client

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Etude Breininger are responsive, have good cooperation, are very detailed and knowledgeable, and are specialists in Luxembourg law.

Chambers Global 2024

International & Cross-Border Capabilities

Industry Recognition

Chambers Europe 2025 - Intellectual Property & TMT Luxembourg

"Recognised for experienced, responsive teams and a business-oriented approach in TMT matters."

Need Telecommunication & Media Advice?

Contact Etude Breininger for regulatory, licensing and technology-related media and telecommunication matters.