Nina Henningsen is specialised in intellectual property law, media and entertainment and is head of Mazanti’s Media & Entertainment department and gaming law group. Nina has in-depth industry knowledge and substantial experience in advising leading national and international media clients and online based companies. She advises in cases concerning copyright, including clearing of rights in connection with the many new distribution forms of radio, television and music on all platforms, e.g. "catch-up" TV, SVOD and APPs. In addition, Nina has comprehensive experience in advising international online game operators and platform providers on all aspects of Danish gaming legislation, including the complicated license procedure, compliance issues, contract formation and regulatory issues in connection with international transactions. Furthermore, Nina has wide experience in advising on cases concerning social media, sports rights, e-commerce, television formats, advertising, publisher agreements, telecommunication and computer games. She has been involved in a variety of high-profile cases concerning the media and entertainment industry and has many years' experience negotiating with administrative organisations. Nina frequently speaks at national and international conferences and has authored articles in magazines and books. She is a member of the Committee for Media Industries under the Confederation of Danish Industry and participates in working groups under the Danish Gambling Authority and the Consumer Ombudsman regarding matters pertaining to the online gaming industry.
Mazanti-Andersen
Mazanti-Andersen’s expertise extends across all aspects of the media and entertainment arena, including on complex gaming and gambling sector matters, copyright negotiations, investments and financing matters on behalf of a client base that includes international media corporations and broadcasters. Headed up by Nina Henningsen, the team is praised for its ‘all-round expertise in media and entertainment law’. Henningsen has a wealth of experience advising major international broadcasters and streaming services; she comes recommended for her ’profound and lengthy expertise in this sector’.
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‘The team at Mazanti-Andersen has all-round expertise in media and entertainment law.’
‘Nina Henningsen is by far the most experienced media and entertainment lawyer in Denmark.’
‘Nina Henningsen of Mazanti-Andersen has consistently produced high quality advice for our clients on gambling laws in Denmark. It is always timely, commercial and easy to understand. Truly our go-to lawyer in this jurisdiction. Nina has profound and lengthy expertise in this sector.’
‘Nina Henningsen is very strong and has broad industry knowledge.’
‘Nina Henningsen is my go-to contact for all things related to gaming and gambling in the region. She is an amazing professional. She is a very knowledgable on the gaming and gambling regulation but also on the market.’
‘They are always there to offer support, with sharp analysis and knowledge.’
Key clients
- Airbnb
- Netflix
- Mood Media International
- Leovegas
- Regional TV2 Stations
- Scandinavian Film Fund
- Bet365
- William Hill ( Mr. Green)
- Lionsgate Television Ltd
- Turner Broadcasting Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising a range of international Broadcasters and SVOD platforms on the consequences of the comprehensive amendment of the Danish Copyright Act which was passed in the Danish Parliament in June 2021 by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and again in June 2023
- Advising clients in the entertainment industry on all aspects of the acquisition of rights, documentation and transference of rights, with the intention of creating a ‘clean chain of title’ before the production of an international film or TV-series is initiated.
- Advising providers of social games on both regulatory (trademark, marketing, image and copyright) and commercial aspects of their business.
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