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.
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‘Joachim Nydam Bjerregaard and his team are very responsive. Their deliverables are accurate and clear. They are also ready to engage local regulators for guidance where necessary, which always reflects positively on the final deliverables sent to clients.'
'Quick feedback, competent answers, and very pleasant people. You feel completely and absolutely in very good hands.'
'Niels M. Andersen and Katrine Drest Jørgensen have been very quick, efficient, competent, and very pleasant to work with. I would especially like to highlight Niels, who is very friendly and takes everything — big or small — seriously.'
‘Compared to other firms in the field, it is our experience that Niels M. Andersen and his team delivers an outstanding legal service that on all levels enhances the success of our company.'
‘What makes Niels M. Andersen and his team different from competitors is their ability to combine sophisticates legal solutions with at deep understanding of our industry and company – thus creating outstanding results for our company.'
‘As a first timer in complicated legal maters in terms of intellectual property, Bech-Bruun simplified the tasks ahead and came up with an understandable solution.'
'Great knowledge of our industry! Pragmatic to work with and always easily accessible.'
‘The team is like a well grounded family, that provides razor sharp advice. They know you and what you need (not only want).'
Key clients
- The Danish Artist Association
- Samsung
- Lars Eller
- Daniel Wass
- Viaplay Group
Work highlights
- Advised the Danish Artist Association on several litigation matters related to the enforcement of artists’ rights, including copyrights and contractual rights.
- Advising Samsung on an ongoing basis in matters related to entertainment, including Samsung TV, Galaxy mobile phones, platforms, advertising, consumer issues, and compliance with Danish law and EU regulations.
- Advised MPLC on the licensing of public film showings, representing major US film studios such as Disney, Paramount, MIRAMAX, and Universal.
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Practice head
Niels M. Andersen; Claus Aagaard Nielsen
Other key lawyers
Katrine Drest Jørgensen; Joachim Nydam Bjerregaard