Media and entertainment

Gorrissen Federspiel

The cross-disciplinary team at Gorrissen Federspiel advises both Danish and international clients in the media and entertainment sectors on matters such as media content, licensing, rights, contracts, data, as well as regulatory and competition law issues. The team is co-led by Jakob Plesner Mathiasen, who specialises in media and entertainment disputes, contract negotiations, and strategic counselling, and Lasse Skaarup Christensen, who is an expert in intellectual property and digital business, with a focus on the gaming and gambling industries. They are supported by Jesper Madsen, who has a prominent focus on all areas of the gaming sector.

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Testimonials

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‘They have a great view on how new tech and industry factors are changing. They use plenty of time in preparing their consulting in how the market is, and also on how the markets we are working in are going.'
‘The Gorrisen Federspiel media and entertainment team is the most skilled team in the Danish market. Their industry background, combined with high legal and strategic skills, make this team a natural choice for our company.'
‘Jakob Plesner Mathiasen combines sharp analytical skills with the ability to provide practical solutions. Jakob is undoubtedly the driving force within the Media and entertainment field. His insight into media and entertainment law, combined with industry background, makes him undoubtedly the leading expert within the field in Denmark.'
‘Gorissen's media and entertainment team offers a consultative approach that seamlessly blends both domestic and international perspectives. They are celebrated not only for their insightful and high-value counsel but also for their rapid response times and unwavering availability.'
'Jakob Plesner Mathiasen is a distinguished lawyer at Gorissen, renowned for his exceptional expertise in media and entertainment law. Known for his steady and calm demeanour, he approaches complex cases and strategic portfolio management with ease and confidence.'
'The team is serious, professional and very thorough. They take the client's whole situation into account and it feels like they have a true interest in helping you as a client succeed and find a fair and sustainable solution for the situation you are in.'
‘Jakob Plesner and Hanne Kirk have been incredibly helpful, answering my questions since we first met. In addition to the guidance and support they provided regarding my publishing agreement, they’ve also introduced me to books on copyright, relevant podcasts, and seminars and conferences on entertainment law.'
'The team leader, Lasse Skaarup Christensen, has built the largest M&E/IP outfit in Denmark over the last 25 years and has had tremendous success advising the largest companies in Denmark. Jakob Plesner Mathiasen is considered Mr. Music in Denmark.'

Key clients

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Dansk Selskab for Ophavsret (The Danish Copyright Association)
Det Nordjyske Mediehus
Sony Music
Universal Music A/S
Warner Music Denmark

Work highlights

Advised IFPI Denmark by providing the secretariat for the organisation, which represents the majority of the recorded music market in Denmark.
Advised MPO (Danish Music Producers’ Collective Management Organisation) by providing the secretariat services, representing the vast majority of the recorded music market in Denmark.
Advised Copydan KulturPlus on legal actions concerning the Danish state’s incorrect implementation of EU legislation.