Raue provides press law advice to major clients in media and publishing on contentious and non-contentious matters, and the practice is consulted by television and film producers for counsel on copyright law and personal rights protection. Notable recent instructions have included acting on social media generative AI concerns for national political parties. Media and press law specialist Jan Hegemann leads the practice, and he is joined by Anna-Sophie Hollenders, who is highly regarded by clients in television and film. Lisa Schopp acts in digital media rights cases, and Felix Stang has led in crisis situations and freedom of expression cases.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Key clients

  • Axel Springer SE
  • Ullstein GmbH/WeltN24 GmbH
  • LOOKS Film & TV Produktionen GmbH
  • Zeitsprung Pictures Gmbh
  • CDU
  • Bloomberg L.P.
  • Hachette Book Group, Inc.
  • Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity

Work highlights

Consulted for btf GmbH on a commissioned production of a five-part series about the history of FC Bayern Munich in the 1990s regarding copyright and licensing issues, as well as protection against potential personal rights claims.
Represented an source of Axel Springer SE in defamation proceedings regarding the fundamental question of whether a source is responsible for the press publication.
Provided ongoing legal advice to the CDU on various press and expression law matters.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Jan Hegemann

Other key lawyers

Anna-Sophie Hollenders; Lisa Schopp; Felix Stang