Damm & Mann offers expertise in the press and publishing segment and represents both large publishers such as Penguin Random House and leading press organisations, including Handelsblatt, in disputes pertaining to freedom of speech and reputation management. Led by Roger Mann, the team frequently acts in proceedings and complaint procedures pertaining to critical business reporting and also advises publishers on competition law. Holger Nieland is well versed in copyright and personal rights and regularly advises clients on the reporting on individuals. The practice recently acted in various landmark and model proceedings in connection with freedom of speech and personal rights as well as an attempted intimidation procedure and a court case on the right to be forgotten.
Testimonials
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'Damm & Mann is of outstanding quality. Technically at the forefront and also great on a personal level.'
'Roger Mann is a master of his craft. He is the right person for any press law issues. Fast, competent and pragmatic. Holger Nieland is a great litigator. Very good briefs, very helpful, great contact.'
Key clients
- Aida Cruises
- BBC
Work highlights
- Advising Handelsblatt GmbH on the preparation of a report on the data leak at the US car manufacturer Tesla, involving US lawyers and criminal lawyers, up to the publication of a series of articles with a cover story.
- Representation of Hessischer Rundfunk in a dispute over a TV documentary about the Hindu/Christian Orthodox Bhakti Marga community and its guru, which was accompanied by a six-part podcast.