Hengeler Mueller, TMT | Chambers Europe Profile

About

Provided by Hengeler Mueller

Hengeler Mueller has a broad range of expertise in the telecommunications, media and technology (TMT) sector. We advise on regulatory issues, transactions and restructurings and represent clients in dispute resolution matters.

The team's focus is on copyright and media law, IT and data protection, contract law, as well as telecommunications and antitrust law.

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TMT: Telecommunications - Germany

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Hengeler Mueller

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

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"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."