DLA Piper Denmark
Client SatisfactionDLA Piper Denmark‘s ’professional’ team represents a diverse range of clients within the media and entertainment industry, including record labels, artists, music management companies, agents, and film production companies, providing both legal counsel and specialist industry advice. The team is jointly headed by Jens Krogh Petersen, who has an extensive experience advising Danish and international clients on agreements relating to assignment of rights within the music, film, and TV industries, and Joachim Kundert Jensen, who is well-versed in copyright and media law, particularly in intellectual property transfers within the film and music industries. Nicolai Rothemejer Hansen is another key member, assisting clients in contract negotiation and drafting.
Testimonials
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‘I run a small business, but the team treats me with the same level of care and attention as one of their largest clients, which I truly value. They always dedicate time to us, and whenever there is something I don't fully understand, they encourage me to ask as many questions as needed, regardless of how simple they may seem.'
- 'Nicolai Rothemejer Hansen is my primary point of contact at DLA Piper, and I have nothing but praise for him. Regardless of how minor the issue, he consistently takes the time to discuss matters with me in detail.'
- 'They deliver a clear and outstanding documentation.'
'This team is always amazing in regards of being professional and fast. And they know how to explain so that non-lawyers like myself always understand what is going on!'
‘Jens Krogh Petersen from DLA is the one person in my professional life I trust the most. As a lawyer he is the best, and his advises always makes sense. I like that he can manage to go hard in negotiations but always leave the vibe good on both sides of the table.'
‘Great service and top-notch industry knowledge from leading partner within this specific field.'
‘Rather small industry in Denmark and there are not many advisors with the same level of knowledge as the leading partner at DLA.'
'They are experts on the music business. They are one of the few, if not the only office in Denmark that are used to operating on a professional level. The knowledge is without comparison in Denmark.'
Key clients
- Brøndbyernes IF Fodbold A/S
- Danish Documentary Production
- Copenhagen Music
- Universal Music A/S
- Live Nation
- Warner Music Denmark
- ITV Studios International
- ITV Studios Entertainment
- The Danish Football League
- The Danish Football Association
- AQUA
Work highlights
- Advised Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Rissi on international producer and songwriter agreements, including deals with Benson Boone and Universal Pictures for the song Death Wish Love in the 2024 movie Twisters, and collaborations with Kanye West and Jorja Smith in 2023/2024.
- Advised Universal Music A/S and Danish artist and influencer KESI in negotiating a clothing and accessories collaboration with EVERLAST, facilitated by its Nordic distributor Contrast Company A/S.
- Advised Divisionsforeningen on the processing of personal data for enforcing common regulations on law and order at football stadiums.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jens Krogh Petersen, Joachim Kundert Jensen