HÖCKER advises affected companies and individuals on press law and free speech matters. The team regularly assists clients with crisis management and represents them in proceedings in connection with suspicious and false reporting. Name partner Ralf Höcker represents journalists and politicians in reputation protection proceedings; here, Carsten Brennecke is another key contact and primarily supports companies. Marcel Leeser regularly advises on press law and free speech matters across the finance and healthcare sectors.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'Ralf Höcker: very creative, the best for offensive media work. Carsten Brennecke: very reliable and careful.'
'This practice stands out for its exceptional expertise and client-focused approach. In-house colleagues should know that the team is not only technically brilliant, but also has a remarkable ability to communicate complex legal issues in an understandable way.'
Key clients
- Banijay Germany GmbH
- Erzbistum Köln
Work highlights
- Press law advice and representation of Kardinal Woelki in over 50 press inquiries in the course of suspicious reporting on allegations of cover-up in the investigation of abuse.
- Comprehensive press law advice to Patricia Schlesinger in connection with the rbb case.