Comparative Guide
Family Law
Germany
Dr. Cornelia Maetschke-Biersack
Taylor Wessing represents prominent social media platforms facing allegations of content infringement and breaches of contract, and in freedom of expression and press law disputes against international newspapers and media groups. Olaf Gillert and Dirk Wieddekind bring experience in trademark and competition law for clients in IT and media.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very down to earth, great knowledge and approachable.’
- ‘Dirk Wieddekind is an excellent media lawyer.’
Key clients
- New Work SE/Kununu GmbH/XING
- Google Ireland Ltd./Google LLC
- Reddit Inc./Reddit Netherlands B.V.
Work highlights
Represented Google in media law proceedings involving the right to freedom of expression and personality rights across press chambers and senates throughout Germany.
Acted for Kununu in litigation concerning press and publishing standards on digital employer review platforms.
Advised Reddit on media law compliance and press liability issues related to user-generated content.
Practice head
Olaf Gillert
Other key lawyers
Dirk Wieddekind