A regular fixture before the Raad Van State, the Market Court and agencies such as the Gaming Commission, Crowell & Moring also pulls together a strong advisory offering with intellectual property law, regulatory issues and the termination of artist management deals among the firm’s areas of expertise. Practice co-head Thomas De Meese‘s extensive media law experience is called upon by publishers, film distributors and broadcasters, while fellow co-head Jan-Diederik Lindemans’ practice extends to advising media and entertainment clients on the defence of their various IP and personality rights. Sari Depreeuw‘s specialist knowledge in the realm of new technologies is frequently brought to bear for clients such as record labels and music festivals. The team was further strengthened by Edward Taelman, who arrived from A&O Shearman in March 2024.
Testimonials
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‘The firm has longstanding experience in the media and entertainment sector and an excellent understanding of sensitivities and dynamics of the sector.’
‘Karl Stas is a sound lawyer very knowledgeable for the gaming industry and administrative procedure.'
Key clients
- Dutch Filmworks International Holding
- Electronic Arts
Work highlights
- Advised the Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Antwerp (RMFAA) on a complex copyright matter concerning the scenography of various showrooms in the Museum, which had been redesigned by external architects.
- Defended Belgium’s leading major music festivals, concert venues and mass sport event organisers against the Flemish government’s decision to impose a complete ban on serving drinks in cans and PET-bottles during events.