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.
Sector-aware advice on telecoms and media regulation, licensing, disputes and infrastructure matters.
Deep understanding of media and telecom infrastructure, regulation and industry practice.
Practical advice on consumer protection, cybersecurity, data privacy, accessibility and national security requirements.
Hands-on support for licensing, reporting, disputes and cross-border issues impacting the sector.
We advise clients who seek legal and regulatory advice on specific media and telecommunications topics and are subject to Luxembourg law.
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 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
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 Millicom — Posted 19.05.2025
Sale of majority stake in FRITZ!Box manufacturer AVM by its founders — Posted 17.02.2025
Sale of Superstruct Entertainment platform — Posted 22.11.2024
Acquisition by Pophouse of the music catalogue, brand name and IP rights of rock band KISS — Posted 04.09.2024
Sale of Studio 352 and Melusine Productions to Superprod group — Posted 06.08.2024
Our experts combine sector know-how with pragmatic legal solutions to support clients across telecom and media value chains.
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Recognition from leading directories and clients.
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.
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Client
Etude Breininger has an experienced and responsive team with strong legal knowledge and a business-oriented approach.
Chambers Europe 2025
Intellectual Property & TMT Luxembourg
The team at Etude Breininger handles complex matters involving multijurisdictional structures and understands the issues involved.
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Client
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
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
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
"Recognised for experienced, responsive teams and a business-oriented approach in TMT matters."
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