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Wolfgang von Frentz

Wolfgang von Frentz

Germany 2026

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McDermott Will & Schulte
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Ranked in 1 practice area

TMT: Media

Germany

20 years ranked

About

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Germany

Practice Areas

Dr. Wolfgang von Frentz, is a partner and co-head of the German Telecom, Media and Technology (TMT) practice group. He has longstanding experience regarding litigation, the judicial enforcement of his clients` claims and when it comes to complex transactions. In the area of digitization and “Industry 4.0” Wolfgang advises on the development of new business models as well as their implementation and transformation.

Wolfgang specializes in complex dispute resolution. He frequently and successfully represents DAX and international companies – especially in the areas of media, information technology, intellectual property and corporate law – in state court proceedings as well as in arbitrations.

He also counsels clients on data protection and compliance issues and with regard to complex outsourcing projects, research and development as well as licensing agreements. Wolfgang successfully accompanied numerous transactions. In addition, he represents his clients in the development and implementation of IT systems to optimize production and sales across company and country boundaries.

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Personal

University of Regensburg, Dr. jur. (PhD), 1998

Court of Appeal, Berlin, Second State Exam, 1997

University of Cape Town, LLM, 1993

University of Regensburg, First State Exam, 1993

Chambers Review

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Chambers Germany

TMT: Media - Germany

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Wolfgang von Frentz regularly appears across regional, national and EU courts in complex litigation regarding broadcasting, copyright, advertising and issues relating to ad-blockers. His expertise also encompasses non-contentious work, covering topics such as distribution agreements for film production companies and media sector M&A.

Indviduelles Editorial

Wolfgang von Frentz vertritt Mandanten regelmäßig vor regionalen, nationalen und EU-Gerichten in komplexen Rechtsstreitigkeiten im Bereich Rundfunk, Urheberrecht, Werbung und Werbeblocker. Zu seinen Fachgebieten gehören auch außergerichtliche Beratungsleistungen, beispielsweise zu Vertriebsverträgen für Filmproduktionsfirmen und Fusionen und Übernahmen im Mediensektor.

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Strengths

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  • We get excellent advice from Wolfgang von Frentz in all kinds of matters.

    TMT: MediaChambers Germany

  • Wolfgang von Frentz is a great lawyer who is super friendly, fast and experienced.

    TMT: MediaChambers Germany
  • Wolfgang von Frentz ist ein hervorragender Anwalt, der überaus freundlich, schnell und erfahren ist.
    TMT: MediaChambers Germany
  • Wir erhalten von Wolfgang von Frentz in allen Angelegenheiten hervorragende Ratschläge.
    TMT: MediaChambers Germany

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