TMT: Media
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
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Provided by Raue
Media and Telecommunications
Media
Raue is one of the leading media law firms in Germany. Our clients include publishing houses, media companies, broadcasting and internet enterprises, collecting societies, as well as movie production companies, whom we advise on all matters of intellectual property, regulatory issues, and media policy. Moreover, we advise investors and startup companies in the media industry on transactions.
Where matters of press law and copyright law are concerned, we represent our clients in out-of-court dispute resolution proceedings as well as before the courts. Our lawyers have long-standing experience, excellent industry knowledge, and an in-depth understanding of the specific interests and needs of media enterprises, both in the traditional and digital economy.
Telecommunications
In addition, Raue has been representing enterprises of the telecommunications industry for many years, in particular in those areas in which telecommunications regulation, anti-trust law, and civil law intersect. We have obtained landmark decisions by regulatory authorities and courts for our clients.
Chambers Review
The law firm Raue houses a highly reputable team with a strong specialisation in media law disputes, often acting for national and international clients in courts across Germany. The team is well versed in handling copyright and personality rights issues, particularly those concerning film productions. Furthermore, clients benefit from the firm's expertise in freedom of expression and press law. Besides its strength in litigation, the practice assists with non-contentious work including product launches and TV licensing agreements. The calibre of its clientele, comprising publishing houses, broadcasters and collecting societies, further attests to Raue's market standing.
Work Highlights
- Raue represented Axel Springer in various lawsuits, including defence against claims for damages and compensation by former professional footballer Christoph Metzelder.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Raue provided careful, thoughtful and prudent assessments of the respective situations and highly professional support at all times."
"Raue provided careful, thoughtful and prudent assessments of the respective situations and highly professional support at all times."
Notable Practitioners
Jan Hegemann is held in high esteem for his expertise in complex contentious and non-contentious media law mandates ranging from copyright and injunctions to freedom of expression and press law issues.
"He is a really good lawyer and litigator."
"Jan Hegemann is an extremely good lawyer, very prudent and with very good judgement. He's also a good adviser who doesn't shy away from giving his opinion even when it comes to difficult questions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Raue
Germany
Members
Provided by Raue
Anna-Sophie Hollenders
Daniel Schubert
Felix Laurin Stang
Kornelius Kleinlein
Lisa Schopp
Mareile Büscher
Markus Plesser
Michael Bergmann
Peter Raue
Robert Heine
Clients
Provided by Raue
artists
auction houses
broadcasting and internet enterprises
collecting societies
cultural institutions
enterprises of the telecommunications industry
investors
media companies
movie production companies
publishers
publishing houses
startup companies in the media industry
Industries
Provided by Raue
Data Protection
Digital Economy
Media
Press
Telecommunications
intellectual property