Gorrissen Federspiel‘s media and entertainment team is home to ’experts in intellectual property rights’, whom clients seek out for the ability to cover a wide range of industries. The experienced trio of Lasse Skaarup Christensen, Jakob Plesner Mathiasen, and Jesper Madsen head the group, and Christensen focuses his practice on litigation, as is relied upon by clients involved in broadband, sports, gaming, and digital business. Mathiasen offers expertise in copyright law, especially within the music industry, while Madsen specialises in publicity rights, and assists tech companies, streaming services, and media providers.
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Testimonials
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- Nice people, quick and professional answers, and they keep their deadlines.
- professional attitude and deep insight in our branch
- ‘Great team, unique industry knowledge.’
- ‘The team stands out for its deep IP expertise, strategic mindset, and ability to simplify complexity. They’re responsive, collaborative, and consistently deliver commercially sound, risk-calibrated advice - especially across IP, media, and entertainment.'
- ‘What truly distinguishes the individuals I work with at Gorrissen Federspiel is their exceptional combination of technical excellence and strategic thinking. Daniel Montigny stands out for his remarkable legal skills - he possesses a rare ability to navigate complex legal frameworks with precision while maintaining a practical, solution-oriented approach. His analytical rigor and attention to detail are matched by his capacity to communicate intricate legal concepts clearly to clients across different industries.'
- ‘Gorrissen Federspiel's Media and Entertainment practice distinguishes itself through an exceptional combination of deep sector expertise and innovative legal thinking. What sets this team apart is their ability to seamlessly navigate the complex intersection of traditional media law and emerging digital platforms, providing clients with forward-thinking solutions that anticipate industry developments rather than merely responding to them.'
- 'The team combines deep technical expertise with extensive practical experience.’
- ‘Jakob Plesner Mathiasen is, without a doubt, one of the best in the business when it comes to IP and Media & Entertainment law. He combines deep legal expertise with a pragmatic, forward-thinking mindset - turning complex legal challenges into clear, strategic decisions.'
- ‘Gorrissen’s team consists of leading experts in intellectual property rights. Several of them have written articles and books, conducted academic research, and contributed to university teaching.’
Key clients
- Sony Music
- Universal Music A/S
- Warner Music Denmark
- IFPI Danmark
- GrandAri Inc
- Gyldendal
- MPO
- Musikforlæggerne
- Music Nest Norway
- Berlingske
- Copydan KulturPlus
- Dansk Selskab for Ophavsret
- Divisionsforeningen
- bet365
Work highlights
Represented LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company before the Danish Copyright Licensing Board.
Advising GrandAri, Inc. on an EU Customs Application for Action to monitor and prevent import of unauthorised or infringing goods across multiple jurisdictions.
Advising MPO as secretariat on copyright and competition compliance and the transparent administration and distribution of retransmission remuneration to rightsholders.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Lasse Skaarup Christensen; Jakob Plesner Mathiasen; Jesper Madsen
Other key lawyers
Daniel Montigny