In 2024, DLA Piper expanded its advisory offering with expertise in gambling law, where the team regularly represents international clients in administrative, landmark as well as reimbursement proceedings and offers support in the development of new gambling products. The team is well versed in copyright matters pertaining to the gaming sector and also advises across the broadcasting and streaming industries on regulatory law. Practice head Stefan Engels is renowned for his expertise in broadcasting and online law and Michael Stulz-Herrnstadt is experienced in regulatory issues as well as media, gambling and entertainment topics. Kai Tumbrägel (IP law and e-sports) joined GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB in October 2024.
Testimonials
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'The reason for the ongoing cooperation is in particular the excellent broad coverage and thus also the good integration in the area of intellectual property rights and media law, so that advice and support "from a single source" is guaranteed. '
'We particularly value Stefan Engels as an excellent lawyer and very good strategist and tactician who is extremely well connected and has very deep knowledge of the media industry and the media business. His commitment and ability to think outside the box of the specific mandate are particularly noteworthy.'
'The team around Stefan Engels impresses with its ability to precisely assess facts and situations in terms of their legal relevance and the enforceability of claims. This leads to quick, positive results.'
'Stefan Engels: excellent expertise in press and media law, excellent judgement regarding the chances of success of different legal approaches. Very high success rate with the recommended legal steps.'
Key clients
- AONIC AB
- Axel Springer SE/WeltN24GmbH/BILD GmbH
- Bandai Namco
- BKOM Studios
- Discovery Communications Deutschland GmbH & Co.KG
- dpa Deutsche Presseagentur
- Global Players Network Pty Ltd
- Kabam
- Kindred (London) Limited
- LEGO System A/S
- Mondelez Deutschland Services GmbH
- Plarium Global
- RTL Ad Alliance GmbH
- Seven.One Entertainment Group GmbH
- Twitch Interactive
Work highlights
- Representation of RTL Ad Alliance GmbH in gambling law proceedings against the new gambling authority before the Münster Higher Administrative Court.
- Advising the Premier League on various illegal streaming services.
- Representation of Discovery Communications Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, ProSieben/SevenOne Entertainment, RTL Television and WeltN24 in judicial review proceedings against the new advertising regulations of the state media authorities and the respective norm generators.