The ‘highly skilled team, with an extremely strong background within media and entertainment law’ at Gorrissen Federspiel assists a broad range of key Danish and international players. The group provides specialist advice in relation to media content, licensing, rights, contracts, data, regulatory and competition law issues, alongside marketing, personal data, IP, financing and litigation, among others. IP expert Lasse Skaarup Christensen’s practice includes copyright, digital business, marketing and franchising. He co-leads the practice alongside specialist media and entertainment practitioner Jakob Plesner Mathiasen, who is praised as ’outstanding in his understanding of the legal challenges that AI presents within the media and entertainment arena’. Jesper Madsen joined the practice in early 2024 from Horten.
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Testimonials
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‘Jakob Plesner Mathiasen is a trusted adviser. Jakob understands the unique needs of a media company, where punctuality in deadlines is more stringent than usual, and where there's often a need for urgent advice on "in the moment" cases.’
‘Jacob Plesner Mathiasen is outstanding in his understanding of the legal challenges that AI presents within the media and entertainment arena.’
‘Highly skilled team, with an extremely strong background within media and entertainment law.’
‘Gorissen's media and entertainment team stands as one of the largest and most recognised in Denmark, boasting both a domestic and global outlook in their consultative approach. Not only renowned for providing insightful and valuable counsel, but they are also recognised for their swift responses and round-the-clock availability.’
‘Jakob Plesner Mathiasen is unique.’
‘I have seldom come across an individual as proficient and innovative as Jakob Plesner Mathiasen in the media and entertainment sphere. His guidance is nothing short of brilliant, breaking down complex areas with pedagogical finesse. His approachable and professional demeanour, paired with his undeniable expertise, clearly marks him as the best in the business.’
‘They possess a keen grasp of evolving technologies, emerging platforms, services, and the intricate legal nuances associated with them. This mastery enables them to provide insightful advice, ensuring that business models are understood, rights are effectively safeguarded, and revenue streams are optimised.’
‘A standout individual in the team, Jakob Plesner Mathiasen, brings a combination of deep expertise and an innate curiosity about emerging technologies. What sets him apart is not just his knowledge, but also his exceptional ability to communicate complex concepts with clarity.’
Key clients
- Copydan KulturPlus
- Gyldendal
- IFPI Danmark (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry)
- MPO (Musikproducenternes Forvaltningsorganisation)
- Divisionsforeningen
- Det Nordjyske Mediehus
- byNWR
- Musikforlæggerne (Danish Professional Music Publishers Association)
- Puerto 80 Projects SLU
- Dansk Selskab for Ophavsret (The Danish Copyright Association)
- Aera A/S
- Berlingske
- Forever
- Music Nest Norway
- Aller Media
Work highlights
- Representing Gyldendal A/S in a precedent-setting litigation against Lindhardt og Ringhof, representing Gyldendal A/S in the case before the Danish High Court, where it has now been admitted for judgment.
- Providing the secretariat for both IFPI Denmark and MPO, representing approximately 95% of the market of recorded music in Denmark.
- Advising Copydan KulturPlus on legal actions regarding the Danish state’s incorrect implementation of EU legislation in a principal matter with great influence on European law enforcement and copyright law.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lasse Skaarup Christensen, Jakob Plesner Mathiasen