Morrison Foerster primarily advises producers and financial institutions in connection with the funding and production of films and television shows and also covers related copyright issues. Other mainstays include the expertise in licensing law, where the team frequently advises in connection with AI matters. Co-head Christoph Wagner, who supports clients in the course of M&A transactions as well as the licensing of broadcasting rights, is also experienced in AI-related regulatory issues. Co-head Christiane Stützle is regularly instructed by US-based companies from the film and music sectors on the development and marketing of new projects. Counsel Christoph Nüßing frequently advises platforms, including social media companies and streaming service providers, on compliance at national and EU level.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Christiane Stützle
Christiane Stützle
Christoph Wagner
Christoph Wagner
Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Christoph Nüßing
Christoph Nüßing
Practice head

Christoph Wagner; Christiane Stützle

Other key lawyers

Patricia Ernst; Christoph Nüßing; Andreas Grünwald