Morrison Foerster is renowned for its work in film financing and production for major studios, also advising on corporate and competition law matters. Settlement negotiations on behalf of music collecting societies is also an area of emphasis of the practice, as is digital expansion for traditional entertainment companies and counselling on recent EU digital and data regulations, including on the implications of AI on German and international copyright laws and regulations. Chair of the global media practice, Christoph Wagner leads on a comprehensive range of media law matters, and he is joined by Christoph Nüßing, partner as of January 2026, who leads on EU media and technology regulatory matters and in disputes, as well as Andreas Grünwald, who primarily advises on regulatory issues in the media sector.
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Key clients

  • NFL
  • Soundcloud
  • Public.Resource.Org, Inc./Right to Know CLG
  • Kansas City Chiefs
  • Twitch

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Christoph Wagner
Christoph Wagner
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Christoph Nüßing
Christoph Nüßing
Practice head

Christoph Wagner

Other key lawyers

Christoph Nüßing; Andreas Grünwald