Media & Entertainment

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Schjødt has a long-standing tradition in advising and representing Scandinavia's largest media and news organizations in matters involving freedom of expression, defamation, privacy rights and data protection, licensing, broadcasting, prior restraints and press ethics, as well as in relation to freedom of information requests, public relations and distribution of digital content. We also advise in relation to the TV, movie and entertainment industry, where we assist TV channels, streaming services, production companies and others in matters involving negotiations, licensing and copyright clearance.

As one of Scandinavia's leading media law practices, we have an unparalleled understanding of the media sector. We act for a wide range of clients, including leading newspapers, magazines, publishers, film companies, TV and radio broadcasters, streaming services, new media agencies and private individuals.

Over the years, our attorneys have argued a range of high-profile media law cases before the Supreme Court. Our practice also includes advising corporations on media law transactions, including the purchase, sale and use of media rights, licensing, regulatory issues, information, reporting bans and data publishing.

The practice group consists of highly specialised and experienced attorneys, and is ranked as one of Scandinavia's leading media and entertainment law teams, with particular expertise in freedom of expression and privacy matters.

Our services include:

Day-to-day assistance relating to media contracts, events and publications
Negotiations and purchase, sale and use of media rights
Litigation before all court levels, including defamation, libel, access to information, etc.
Mergers and acquisitions
Courses, seminars andlectures