IndustriesMedia and publishing

Legal support for the media industry

We advise publishers, broadcasters, production companies and digital platforms on editorial liability, copyright, advertising and data protection, and represent them in disputes.

Contact us Areas of support
REMthe regulator for media service providers
30 daysthe usual period for responding to a request for reply
2 regimesprint and electronic media, with separate rules for platforms
Industry overview

Regulatory framework and liability

Media operations are governed by the rules on public information and media, on electronic media and on copyright and related rights, together with advertising and data protection rules.

Risk most often arises in publishing information about individuals, in the use of third-party content and in commercial communications. Settled internal procedures markedly reduce exposure to disputes.

Public information and mediaEditorial liability, correction and right of reply.
Electronic mediaLicences for media services and regulatory supervision.
Copyright and related rightsUse of content, licensing and performers rights.
AdvertisingLabelling of commercial communications and sector restrictions.
Data protectionProcessing of reader data and the journalistic exemption.
Personality rightsPrivacy, honour and reputation and rules on publication.
Our services

Most common areas of support

Six areas in which media companies most often ask for legal support.

01

Editorial support and content review

  • Legal review of texts and programmes before publication.
  • Risk assessment in reporting on proceedings and individuals.
  • Handling requests for correction and reply.
  • Internal editorial rules and escalation procedures.
  • Training the newsroom on the legal limits of reporting.
02

Copyright and related rights

  • Contracts with authors, journalists and contributors.
  • Licensing of photographs, video material and music.
  • Rules on the use of user and agency content.
  • Content protection and action against unauthorised use.
  • Rights in the archive and re-use of material.
03

Advertising and commercial content

  • Advertising and product placement contracts.
  • Labelling of sponsored and commercial content.
  • Sector restrictions in advertising.
  • Cooperation with influencers and affiliates.
  • Prize competitions and promotional activities.
04

Data protection and digital channels

  • Privacy policies and cookie management.
  • Legal bases for processing subscriber data.
  • Contracts with ad networks and analytics providers.
  • Handling reader requests and incidents.
  • Application of the exemptions provided for journalistic purposes.
05

Regulatory procedures and licences

  • Obtaining and renewing media service licences.
  • Representation in proceedings before the regulator.
  • Responding to complaints and supervisory orders.
  • Registration of media and entries in registers.
  • Aligning programme obligations with the licence.
06

Disputes and reputation

  • Representation in claims for non-pecuniary damage.
  • Proceedings brought over published information.
  • Protecting the reputation of the outlet and its journalists.
  • Interim measures and content removal.
  • Out-of-court dispute resolution and mediation.
How we work

What working with us looks like

Four stages, from legal analysis to ongoing support.

01

Regulatory analysis

We establish which licences, approvals and documents the proposed business model requires.

02

Documentation

We prepare contracts, internal acts and policies and coordinate procedures before the competent authorities.

03

Implementation

We represent the client in proceedings and negotiations through to a decision or the signing of the contract.

04

Ongoing support

We track legislative changes, supervisory procedures and the obligations that arise during operations.

Common questions

Questions clients ask

Does an online outlet need a licence?

Publishing online does not require a licence as a rule, but the outlet is entered in the register and the rules on public information and on the liability of the editor apply to its content.

For how long is there liability for published information?

The periods for a request and for a claim are short and run from publication, so any objection should be dealt with without delay.

May a photograph from social media be used?

Publishing without the rightholder’s permission is a risk. A licence or a statutory exemption is required, with the source and author credited.

How is sponsored content labelled?

A commercial communication must be clearly recognisable and separated from editorial content, with a label an average user understands.

What is most often checked in supervision?

Compliance with the programme obligations in the licence, labelling of commercial communications, protection of minors and the handling of viewer and reader complaints.

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