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Morrison & Foerster’s dedicated TMT team in Germany is at the forefront of the technology, media, and telecoms industry. We help our clients drive their businesses forward by anticipating their needs and tackling the regulatory obstacles and new challenges presented in a digitized era, and by having a thorough understanding of the new business models, disruptive technologies, and innovations that are reshaping the industry.

Our TMT practice supports clients across all of our offices on three continents. With nearly four decades of experience, we regularly advise a wide range of industry players, from major media groups, leading telecom players, innovative tech unicorns, content development, production and distribution houses, as well as major film studios, to TV broadcasters, VoD and streaming platforms, music labels, investors, gaming companies, innovative media start-ups, licensors, and individual artists in transactions and at the intersection of technology, digitization, and copyright.

What sets us apart is our in-depth industry understanding, international framework, and strong global transactional record, combined with our deep knowledge of local markets, enabling us to align standards, facilitate processes, and bring projects to fruition. Strong teamwork and diversity is an important part of our success.

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TMT: Media - Germany

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What the Team is Known For

The international law firm Morrison Foerster houses a leading media law team. Clients benefit from the law firm's holistic coverage ranging from online streaming services and distribution agreements to broadcasting licences. The team also assists with the launch of video-on-demand platforms, international film productions and film financing. Morrison Foerster's strength in proceedings concerning licences, copyright and distribution further complements its strong offering. Its clientele includes international film production companies, publishing houses and telecommunications providers, further highlighting the firm's excellent market position.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Die internationale Kanzlei Morrison Foerster verfügt über ein führendes Team für Medienrecht. Mandanten profitieren von der ganzheitlichen Abdeckung der Kanzlei, die von Online-Streaming-Diensten über Vertriebsverträge bis hin zu Rundfunklizenzen reicht. Das Team unterstützt auch den Start von Video-on-Demand-Plattformen, internationale Filmproduktionen und die Filmfinanzierung. Die Stärke von Morrison Foerster in Verfahren um Lizenzen, Urheberrecht und Vertrieb ergänzt das starke Angebot der Kanzlei. Zu den Kunden zählen internationale Filmproduktionsfirmen, Verlage und Telekommunikationsanbieter, was die hervorragende Marktposition des Unternehmens unterstreicht.

Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster advised the National Football League on the contracts for licensing media rights, merchandise, privacy and influencer marketing relating to the four matches it is hosting in Germany.

  • Morrison Foerster hat die National Football League bei den Verträgen über die Lizenzierung von Medienrechten, Merchandise, Privacy und Influencer Marketing im Zusammenhang mit den vier Spielen, die sie in Deutschland ausrichtet, beraten.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christoph Wagner
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Christoph Wagner
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Christoph Wagner is a prominent figure in the media world, advising on online streaming, film production and distribution, and media-related tender procedures. Further strengths lie in M&A as well as large broadcasting cases.

I really appreciate Christoph Wagner's expertise. He provides us with excellent pragmatic advice in a very timely manner.

Christoph Wagner ist eine prominente Persönlichkeit in der Medienwelt und berät zu Online-Streaming, Filmproduktion und -vertrieb sowie medienbezogenen Ausschreibungen. Weitere Stärken liegen in den Bereichen M&A sowie Large Broadcasting Cases.

Ich schätze die Expertise von Christoph Wagner sehr. Er berät uns sehr zeitnah und pragmatisch.

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Hanno Timner
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Hanno Timner is the head of Morrison Foerster's privacy and data security department in Berlin. He advises a mix of German and international companies on data protection compliance and GDPR conformity matters. He has experience representing clients in dealings with data protection authorities and in court.

Hanno Timner is a very responsive, service-oriented lawyer who adapts to his client companies' cultures and is easy to connect with.

Hanno Timner is an excellent lawyer who is a very good partner in all legal matters.

We always feel confident in the advice Hanno Timner provides. He has impressively broad expertise.

Hanno Timner is a very responsive lawyer who offers high levels of engagement, skill and knowledge.

Hanno Timner ist Leiter der Abteilung Datenschutz und Datensicherheit bei Morrison Foerster in Berlin. Er berät eine Mischung aus deutschen und internationalen Unternehmen zu Fragen der Datenschutz-Compliance und DSGVO-Konformität. Er verfügt über Erfahrung in der Vertretung von Mandanten vor Datenschutzbehörden und vor Gericht.

Hanno Timner ist ein sehr reaktionsschneller Anwalt, der ein hohes Maß an Engagement, Kompetenz und Wissen bietet.

Wir sind immer zuversichtlich in der Beratung von Hanno Timner. Er verfügt über eine beeindruckend breite Expertise.

Hanno Timner ist ein sehr reaktionsschneller, serviceorientierter Anwalt, der sich an die Unternehmenskulturen seiner Mandanten anpasst und mit dem man leicht in Kontakt treten kann.

Hanno Timner ist ein ausgezeichneter Anwalt, der in allen rechtlichen Fragen ein sehr guter Partner ist.

Andreas Grünwald
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Andreas Grünwald
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Andreas Grünwald is a media law practitioner who regularly assists with regulatory mandates, including advertising law, copyright, youth protection and online gaming-related issues.

Andreas Grünwald ist Rechtsanwalt für Medienrecht und begleitet regelmäßig regulatorische Mandate, u.a. in den Bereichen Werberecht, Urheberrecht, Jugendschutz und Online-Gaming.

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TMT: Data Protection

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Hanno Timner
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TMT: Media

Christoph Wagner
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Christoph Wagner
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Andreas Grünwald
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Andreas Grünwald
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Members

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Christiane Stuetzle

Head of Department

Christoph Wagner

Christoph Wagner

Head of Department