SKW Schwarz
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SKW Schwarz has an established capability in media law, both in digital regulatory areas and in contentious matters. In particular, the practice provides legal advice on television and film productions concerning funding and financings, contracts and the use of copyrighted material, and also acts in proceedings and injunctions on rights disputes following allegations of trademark infringement. AI training and the implementation of AI-generated content has also been the subject of recent instructions for clients in film. Practice leader Johann Heyde specialises in working in film and television, and also acts in disputes for music groups and collecting societies. Streaming services are an area of focus for Norbert Klingner, and Andreas Peschel-Mehner advises on AI questions and contractual negotiations. Martin Diesbach and Elisabeth Noltenius left the firm for Fieldfisher in June 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The SKW Schwarz team is exceptionally experienced, competent, and approachable in all our specialist areas. They always respond quickly and are highly service-oriented. Everyone is company-oriented in their mindset and pragmatic in their approach to solutions.’
- 'Broad skillset with experience in all areas of the entertainment industry. Very strong in aligning legal requirements while ensuring feasibility and real life practice at the same time.'
Work highlights
Advised Amazon Deutschland on German productions, covering matters of contract law, media and copyright law, regulatory issues, music, rights clearance, AI and more.