Greenberg Traurig Germany
Greenberg Traurig Germany acts integrated into the global network and comprehensively advises on all aspects of film and television productions, where the team is renowned for its expertise in financing, production and distribution issues pertaining to the film sector. In addition to established German and international production studios, the team increasingly supports streaming platforms and also advises on regulatory issues in the context of on-demand content at the interface between media, communications and antitrust law. Practice head Stefan Lütje is well versed in transactions and contracts in the media sector as well as film funding, including the advice to funding bodies and financial institutions. Viola Bensinger and Laura Zentner are experienced in technology and IP and are regularly instructed by digital media companies.
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Testimonials
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'The colleagues at the law firm always get in touch immediately and process cases very quickly and thoroughly.'
'The Greenberg Traurig team around Stefan Lütje and Laura Zentner is, on the one hand, one of the most experienced in the industry and, at the same time, incredibly warm and approachable. We have a lot to thank the team for in terms of building our company. Also very uncomplicated internal communication when we need legal services that go beyond our core topics in the media sector.'
'Stefan Lütje enjoys a very high reputation in the industry, because his experience combined with his talent for achieving strategic goals in negotiations is unique. He convinces with calm, patience and absolute substance.'
- 'Laura Zentner's friendly nature coupled with her ability to handle complex multinational issues are extremely valuable to us. Dr. Zentner is a joy to work with and at the same time she is extremely competent when it comes to external negotiations.'
- 'Greenberg Traurig's reputation in the industry is unparalleled. In eight years of working together, I haven't had a single negative experience and each person is of the same high standard in their areas - both professionally and personally.'
Key clients
- Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l.
- Amazon Studios
- CLIQ AG
- Ehrlich Entertainment GmbH & Co. KG
- Focus Features
- Leonine Studios
- Malao Film GmbH
- Paramount Pictures
- Remow Co. Ltd.
- Rise FX
- Rise Filmproduktion GmbH
- Rlaxx TV
- Universal Studios
- World of Wonder Productions
- Yorck Kino GmbH
Work highlights
- Comprehensive advice to the magician duo Ehrlich Brothers on all contractual, music, competition, broadcasting, personality, trademark and copyright issues.
- Advising Focus Features on the structuring of co-productions to qualify for German film funding and associated negotiations with contractual partners, including for the films 'Inside' and 'TAR'; In addition, ongoing production advice, in particular rights clearance and acquisition as well as legal disputes.
- Comprehensive advice to Rise FX and Rise Filmproduktion GmbH in connection with numerous production service and co-production contracts, most recently on a large cinema/series project.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stefan Lütje