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Media & Communications


Its flexibility, dynamism and international outlook made of Luxembourg one of the leading European centres notably for the communications and media industries.

MNKS advises on both contractual and regulatory matters relating to all aspects of electronic communications and media sectors. Our Internet & e-Commerce and Intellectual Property practices are closely related to these sectors.

Electronic communications

We closely follow the results of the liberalization of the telecommunication industry and look at the multiplication of digital content.

Implementation of the European "telecom package"
We have an unparalleled knowledge on how the "telecom package" was transposed in national law, of the definition of the markets by the regulator to assess whether competition within these markets is effective and the resulting national and European consultation process.

Notifications to the national regulator
Provision of electronic communications networks and services are submitted to a general authorization regime under which a notification to the regulator must be filed. We assist clients with such filing process.

Media

Luxembourg hosts the world largest satellite operator as well as Europe leader television group and has a very good cable network. Moreover, Luxembourg became an attractive centre for filmmaking in Europe. All sectors in which we advise our clients.

Audiovisual investment certificates and selective financial aids
In particular, we provide assistance in applying for the benefit of the advantageous financial support system drawn up by the Luxembourg Government to assure the growth of the media sector, especially for the production, the co-production and the distribution of audiovisual work carried out, at least in part, in Luxembourg.