TMT: Telecommunications
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 3
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The law firm Hengeler Mueller houses a respected TMT practice with capabilities across media and telecommunications law. The team regularly advises on large 5G network rollouts and auctions thereof, with further expertise in feed-in contracts for public broadcasters and TV distribution agreements. Additionally, clients benefit from the firm's ability to handle proceedings against state authorities and to assist with the implications of the EECC implementation. Furthermore, the team is sought after for its strength in all media law-related mandates, especially those pertaining to copyright liability proceedings and new media. Licensing agreements, music streaming and copyright directives as well as negotiations with collecting societies constitute further areas of expertise. Its clientele ranges from well-known German telecommunications providers to international technology players, illustrating the firm's standing.
Work Highlights
- Hengeler Mueller advised freenet and mobilcom-debitel on filing an action against the German Federal Network Agency before the administrative court of Cologne regarding service provider obligations to be retained under the 5G frequencies auction.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hengeler Mueller has a broad and deep understanding of the TMT sector and its lawyers are experts at navigating the interplay of different legal areas with respect to complex matters in that sector."
"The team always keeps the commercial aspects in focus."
"Complex issues are clearly analysed and translated into solutions."
"Hengeler Mueller is our go-to firm when things get complicated."
"Hengeler Mueller has a broad and deep understanding of the TMT sector and its lawyers are experts at navigating the interplay of different legal areas with respect to complex matters in that sector."
"The team always keeps the commercial aspects in focus."
"Complex issues are clearly analysed and translated into solutions."
"Hengeler Mueller is our go-to firm when things get complicated."
Notable Practitioners
Albrecht Conrad is an experienced practitioner with expertise across the full spectrum of media law ranging from copyright liability to negotiations with collecting societies. He is also sought after for his role in media law disputes, including those concerning illegally uploaded content and trade mark proceedings.