DLA Piper Denmark‘s ‘professional’ team represents a diverse range of clients within the media and entertainment industry, including record labels, artists, music management companies, agents, and film production companies, providing both legal counsel and specialist industry advice. The team is jointly headed by Jens Krogh Petersen, who has an extensive experience advising Danish and international clients on agreements relating to assignment of rights within the music, film, and TV industries, and Joachim Kundert Jensen, who is well-versed in copyright and media law, particularly in intellectual property transfers within the film and music industries. Nicolai Rothemejer Hansen is another key member, assisting clients in contract negotiation and drafting.

Led by Martin Dahl Pedersen, recognised as ‘one of the best IP lawyers in Scandinavia,’ Kromann Reumert‘s team is highly skilled across the sports, media and entertainment sectors. The team is highly experienced in handling complex and high-profile copyright cases, demonstrated by their involvement in the landmark Supreme Court case regarding the use of an image of “The Little Mermaid.” Pedersen, described as ‘exceptional and a true expert in the field’, brings over two decades of experience, specialising in the contractual aspects of digital challenges and opportunities within the media and entertainment industry.

‘Outstanding in its field,’ the team at Mazanti-Andersen is well-versed in all aspects of the media and entertainment sectors, including the complex gaming and gambling industries. Under the leadership of Nina Henningsen, described as ‘a top lawyer with profound experience,’ the team benefits from cooperation with their M&A and litigation departments. Henningsen has extensive experience in advising major international broadcasters and streaming platforms on copyright matters related to online distribution of content, as well as providing guidance on regulatory and transactional matters in the gaming and gambling industries. Another key member, Mia Anne Gantzhorn, offers comprehensive counsel in the media and entertainment industry, specialising in intellectual property and competition law.

Plesner‘s media and entertainment practice, praised by clients as ‘a team of extraordinary, strategic, and trusted individuals,’ is well-versed in assisting film distributors, cinema owners, film production and advertising companies on a wide range of large and complex media and entertainment-related cases. Team leader Emil Jurcenoks combines commercial and practical advice with extensive litigation expertise to assist clients in all areas of IP, media, and entertainment law. The ‘very valuable’ Kasper Frahm has extensive experience in IP-related disputes and ‘stands out because of his commercially and legally valuable advice.’

Bech-Bruun‘s team is renowned for ‘providing razor sharp advice’ on industry agreements, licensing matters, dispute resolution, and a broad spectrum of transactional work for clients across social media, film, gaming, and entertainment sectors. The team is co-led by Niels M. Andersen, who brings extensive experience in advising both Danish and international companies on various IT, technology, and commercial contracts, as well as in the entertainment, film, and music industries. He is supported by Claus Aagaard Nielsen, who specialises in the acquisition and sale of national and international businesses. Katrine Drest Jørgensen and Joachim Nydam Bjerregaard are key associates, with Jørgensen specialising in film and music-related matters, and Bjerregaard focusing on the correlation between technology, law, and commercial issues.

The cross-disciplinary team at Gorrissen Federspiel advises both Danish and international clients in the media and entertainment sectors on matters such as media content, licensing, rights, contracts, data, as well as regulatory and competition law issues. The team is co-led by Jakob Plesner Mathiasen, who specialises in media and entertainment disputes, contract negotiations, and strategic counselling, and Lasse Skaarup Christensen, who is an expert in intellectual property and digital business, with a focus on the gaming and gambling industries. They are supported by Jesper Madsen, who has a prominent focus on all areas of the gaming sector.

Led by media, entertainment, and IP law expert Peter Lambert, Lassen Ricard‘s team excels in all aspects of copyright and media law, advising domestic and international clients, especially television broadcasters and television production companies. Henrik Schütze specialises in IP and competition law, with significant experience handling cases before the Copyright License Tribunal, while Kristina Blichfeldt Lautrup focuses on copyright law, particularly in the acquisition and exploitation of rights by TV stations in constantly changing digital reality. Steen Lassen also plays a key role in the team.

Bird & Bird Advokatpartnerselskab excels in multi-jurisdictional IP law matters, assisting clients through the entire intellectual property lifecycle. The media and entertainment practice is led by Mogens Dyhr Vestergaard, who specialises in copyright, trademark, and marketing law. Morten Rosenmejer focuses on sports-related issues and M&A transactions involving IP assets, while Mikkel Taanum has experience in the gaming sector, advising international online gambling operators and platform providers.

Bruun & Hjejle advises Danish media outlets, including newspapers, television stations, and online companies, on issues such as defamation, privacy, complaints to the Danish Press Council, intellectual property, and business-related matters within the media industry. Team leader Morten Stadil, experienced in the IT and media sectors, has handled various transactions, corporate issues, and disputes, including advising Berlingske Media on establishing a nationwide distribution company via the merger of Bladkompagniet and DAO.

DAHL Law Firm is renowned for its expertise in media and entertainment law, particularly sports law. The team, led by the ‘trusted partner’ Frederik Bruhn, handles matters involving copyright, trademarks, and image rights, alongside employment and contract law matters. Bruhn, described as a ‘go-to among football lawyers in Denmark,’ has extensive experience in intellectual property exploitation, distribution contracts, and various legal issues within sports and entertainment law.

Horten‘s ‘knowledgeable’ team provides legal services across various aspects of media and entertainment industries, including publishing agreements, record and TV production contracts, copyright law, as well as advisory on social media matters. Team leader Asger Heine Jensen brings two decades of experience in copyright law, representing clients in both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Moalem Weitemeyer is well-versed within the legal gambling market, assisting gambling companies with the establishing of betting shops, advertising issues, and obtaining and renewing gambling licenses. Within sports law, the team advises on transfers, player’s rights, and sponsorship agreements. Pernille Nørkær leads the team, with experience in delivering strategic, commercial, and regulatory guidance across intellectual property, gambling, sports, and media matters.