Raue is one of the leading media law firms in Germany. Our clients include publishing houses, media companies, broadcasting and internet enterprises, collecting societies, as well as movie production companies, whom we advise on all matters of intellectual property, regulatory issues, and media policy. Moreover, we advise investors and startup companies in the media industry on transactions. Where matters of press law and copyright law are concerned, we represent our clients in out-of-court dispute resolution proceedings as well as before the courts. Our lawyers have long-standing experience, excellent industry knowledge, and an in-depth understanding of the specific interests and needs of media enterprises, both in the traditional and digital economy.
In addition, Raue has been representing enterprises of the telecommunications industry for many years, in particular in those areas in which telecommunications regulation, anti-trust law, and civil law intersect. We have obtained landmark decisions by regulatory authorities and courts for our clients.
Focus Areas
Media
- Advising and representing media companies in all matters of media law, in particular with regard to press law and copyright issues
- Advising collecting societies
- Advising enterprises and private individuals on matters of media policy and media strategy
- Dispute resolution and litigation, in particular in the fields of press law, publishing law, copyright law, the laws governing unfair competition, and trademark law
- Structuring of agreements
- Advising international media enterprises on the requirements stipulated by German media law (including the requirements of the laws governing the protection of minors and of data protection law)
Telecommunications
- Representing telecommunications companies in proceedings before the Federal Network Agency
- Representing telecommunications companies in proceedings brought for a judicial review of regulatory decisions, in civil disputes, including fee-related cases, and in claims brought for violations of anti-trust law
- Structuring of agreements with respect to regulatory requirements
Rankings
Media
- “TOP Law Firm for Media and Press Law”, FOCUS-Spezial Recht & Rat 2023
- “Raue operates at the highest level.” Client, TMT: Media, Chambers Europe 2023
- “Raue is a significant practice.” Client, TMT: Media, Chambers Europe 2023
- Recommended for TMT: Media in Germany, Chambers Europe 2023
- Recommended for Media/Contract and Copyright Law, JUVE Handbook 2022/2023
- Recommended for Press Law, JUVE Handbook 2022/2023
- Top Tier Law Firm for Media: Press and Publishing, Legal 500 EMEA 2022
- Recommended for TMT: Media in Germany, Chambers Europe 2022
- “TOP Law Firm for Media and Press“ FOCUS-Spezial Recht & Rat 2021
- “Highly reputable team with a strong specialisation in media law disputes, often acting for national and inter-national clients in courts across Germany.“ Chambers Europe 2021
- “Especially well-versed in copyright and personality rights issues.“ Chambers Europe 2021
- “Regarded for its non-contentious work covering reputation management and M&A-related copyright issues.“ Chambers Europe 2021
- “They are problem solvers. The team comes up with alternatives and actively thinks of other options. They are easy to approach and I have very high confidence in their expertise.“ Client, Chambers Europe 2021
- “I appreciate the timeliness of their response to issues that are moving very quickly. The analysis is thorough, and it’s easy to decide on how to proceed. They are concise, but they give you everything you need.“ Client, Chambers Europe 2021
- TopTier Law Firm for Media: Press and Publishing, Legal 500 Deutschland 2021
- Frequently recommended law firm for media/contracts & copyrights, JUVE Handbook 2020/2021
- One of the leading practices in press law, (tier 1), JUVE Handbook 2020/2021
- Recommended for Media in Germany, Chambers Europe 2020
- “Strength in the field of media litigation, with a considerable caseload of injunction proceedings.“ Chambers Europe 2020
- “Recommended for libel, copyright, licensing and freedom of speech matters.“ Chambers Europe 2020
- “TOP Law Firm for Media and Press“ FOCUS Recht Spezial 2020
- Recommended for Media: Press and Publishing, Legal 500 Deutschland 2020
- Frequently recommended law firm for media/contracts & copyrights, JUVE Handbook 2019/2020
- One of the leading practices in press law, (tier 1), JUVE Handbook 2019/2020
- “They are very responsive, very directional, they have very good instincts and their strategic advice is excellent.“ Client, Chambers Europe 2019
- “It is a well-organised team who are very flexible and offer reliability and good quality work.“ Client, Chambers Europe 2019
- “Boasts further expertise in pre-publication advice regarding content and privacy.“ Chambers Europe 2019
- Frequently recommended law firm for media/contracts & copyrights, JUVE Handbook 2017/2018
- One of the leading practices in press law, (tier 1), JUVE Handbook 2017/2018
- “Strong reputation in the field of media litigation, with a considerable caseload of injunction proceedings.“ Chambers Europe 2018
- “Recommended for libel, copyright, licensing and freedom of speech matters.“ Chambers Europe 2018
- “Fast availability, quick comprehension and consideration of economic interests when answering legal issues.“ Client/Competitor, Chambers Europe 2018
- “We achieved good results through good legal representation.“ Client/Competitor, Chambers Europe 2018
- “Strong reputation in the field of media litigation. Also recommended for libel, copyright, licensing and freedom of speech matters.“ Chambers Europe 2017
- “They stand out with excellent legal and industry knowledge, client and practice-oriented advice as well as great self reliance.“ Client/Competitor, Chambers Europe 2017
- “First-class quality of the legal advice.“ Clients/Competitors, Legal 500 EMEA 2018
- “Very good industry expertise.“ Clients/Competitors, Legal 500 EMEA 2018
- “Always friendly manner.“ Clients/Competitors, Legal 500 EMEA 2018
- “Outperforming.“ Clients/Competitors, Legal 500 EMEA 2018
- “Outstanding lawyers.“ Clients/Competitors, Legal 500 EMEA 2017
- “Deliver ‘all relevant information without clients having to demand them’.“ Clients/Competitors, Legal 500 EMEA 2017
- “Great.“ Clients/Competitors, Legal 500 EMEA 2017
- “Well versed in freedom of speech issues.“ Legal 500 EMEA 2017
- “The practice remains true to ist tradition of standing on the side of content owners. This contributes to its very clear market profile.” JUVE German Commercial Law Firms 2017
- “This highly recommended firm for media maintains its market position with a wide-ranging team.” JUVE German Commercial Law Firms 2017
- “The team is advising on a number of protracted cases that are relevant to the media sector.” JUVE German Commercial Law Firms 2017
- “Absolutely outstanding advice.” Clients/Competitors, Legal 500 EMEA 2016
- “The lawyers delivered excellent results for us. They are fast, circumspect and have an international perspective.” Clients/Competitors, Chambers Europe 2016
- “Law Firm of the Year 2014 for media and technology” by the publishers of the monthly industry magazine “Rechtsmarkt,” JUVE, the leading publishing firm in the market
Telecommunications
- Recommended for Telecommunications, JUVE Handbook 2023/2024
- Recommended for Telecommunications, Legal 500 EMEA 2023
- Recommended for Telecommunications, JUVE Handbook 2022/2023
- “Renowned Telecommunications Practice”, JUVE Handbook 2022/2023
- Recommended for Telecommunications, Legal 500 EMEA 2022
- Recommended for Telecommunications, JUVE Handbook 2021/2022
- Recommended for Telecommunications, Legal 500 EMEA 2021
- Recommended for Telecommunications, JUVE Handbook 2020/2021
- Recommended for Telecommunications, Legal 500 Deutschland 2020
- Recommended for Telecommunications, JUVE Handbook 2019/2020
- “Particularly experienced in handling Federal Network Agency proceedings in the regulatory area.“ Legal 500 EMEA 2018
- “Strong expertise in the regulation of network access and charges.“ Legal 500 EMEA 2017
- Recommended for Telecommunications/Regulatory, Legal 500 Germany 2016
- “Is well known in the market for regulatory disputes”, JUVE Handbook 2015/2016
References
Media
- Representing VG Media in proceedings against Google and other search engines before the arbitration board regarding the ancillary copyright law of press Publishers
- Representing German copyright collecting society GEMA in appeal proceedings regarding YouTube blocking Messages
- Advising and representing Axel Springer SE and subsidiary companies on press law matters
- Representing Axel Springer SE in a landmark case before the Federal High Court of Justice (BGH) on pre-formulated terms and conditions in copyright license Agreements
- Representing private TV and radio stations in disputes on fees for cable transmission