The Bowman Gilfillan Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice group has extensive experience in advising and acting for clients in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors. The group acts for various telecoms and media clients in mergers and acquisitions in the communications sector, and provides general regulatory advice on telecommunications and broadcasting issues. We also advise clients on technology and outsourcing contracts and data protection and compliance. Our group works closely with the M&A and Commercial practice areas of the firm.

Our TMT group comprises lawyers who are up-to-date with the most recent regulatory developments in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors. These highly experienced lawyers are able to assist clients who need specialist advice in these areas, both in the context of particular transactions, and in the context of their general regulatory obligations. Through our association with firms in Kenya and Nigeria and our relationships with other firms in Africa through our Africa Group, we are well-placed to provide advice in relation to pan-African, multi-disciplinary transactions.

Our TMT lawyers are familiar with the range of technologies used to provide telecommunications and broadcasting services, including: wireless, fixed-line, satellite, digital terrestrial and Internet Protocol services.

The TMT group was ranked in the top band in the 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Chambers & Partners Global Guide.