Fieldfisher‘s media team is formed from the firm’s depth in the areas of IT, IP and copyright litigation, digital commerce and corporate law. The practice is a leader on film law matters, with instructions covering financing structuring, distribution arrangements on streaming services, and general production advice. Other key areas include digital marketing, data protection litigation, and renumeration arbitration. Martin Diesbach and Elisabeth Noltenius joined the firm from SKW Schwarz in June 2024, both IP experts who advise on copyright disputes and on entertainment contract negotiation, also bringing with them a prominent client roster. Co-head Gerd Hansen is renowned for his production advisory work in television and film.
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- 'High level of expertise in media law and media policy, combined with practical experience and focus. Trustworthy and professional collaboration with all teams.'
- 'Gerd Hansen is a proven media expert with a keen sense for media law and media policy issues. Martin Diesbach has expertise in copyright law, with a particular focus on advising film producers on their collaboration with creative professionals. Isabel Schnitzer is highly skilled in advising film producers on contracts for public service broadcasters.'
Kernmandanten
- ARD Degeto Film GmbH
- Axel Springer National Media & Tech GmbH/Axel Springer Deutschland GmbH
Highlight-Mandate
Advised on Germany's first collective agreement on artificial intelligence, acting as legal negotiator for the German Producers' Alliance.
Praxisleitung
Martin Diesbach; Gerd Hansen; Elisabeth Noltenius
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Isabel Schnitzer