ADVANT Beiten supports publishers and digital service providers in free speech and press law proceedings and is regularly instructed on copyright and competition law matters. The practice is jointly led by Andreas Lober and Holger Weimann; Lober acts at the interface between IT and media law, while Weimann primarily advises radio stations in connection with free speech. Marc-Oliver Srocke is renowned for his experience in press litigation and is also well versed in copyright law.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Longstanding expertise in our field, very good cooperation, transparent and attentive communication.'

  • 'The communication is extremely reliable, fast and binding.'

  • 'Very trusting and routine cooperation.'

  • 'Absolute professionals in their fields, especially Marc-Oliver Srocke in ​​press law, one of the leading advisors in Germany.'

Key clients

  • SPIEGEL-Gruppe
  • RTL-Gruppe
  • Gruner+Jahr Medien GmbH
  • Westermann Bildungsmedien Verlag GmbH

Work highlights

  • Ongoing advice and representation of the SPIEGEL Group companies regarding free speech and press law as well as copyright and publishing law matters.
  • Advising the RTL Group on matters pertaining to free speech, press and copyright law as well as representation before relevant German chambers and senates.
  • Advice and representation of Gruner+Jahr Medien GmbH regarding free speech and press law matters.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andreas Lober, Holger Weimann

Other key lawyers

Marc-Oliver Srocke