German Press and Media Lawyers

HORAK RECHTSANWÄLTE · GERMAN PRESS AND MEDIA LAW

Protect your reputation.
Publish with confidence.

We advise businesses, individuals, publishers and editorial teams on press enquiries, disputed reporting, image rights and online publications in Germany. Our work covers preventive review, negotiations and court proceedings.

Initial consultation from €89

How we can help

Businesses and executives

Responding to press enquiries, allegations and reputational disputes calls for a coordinated legal and communications approach. We assess the statements, evidence, deadlines and practical objectives.

Editorial teams and publishers

We review texts, headlines, photographs and planned publications, and help defend lawful reporting. The assessment considers the context and the rights of everyone involved.

Digital media and production

For films, podcasts, social media and campaigns, we advise on permissions, contracts and responsibilities. We also assess manipulated images, fabricated quotations and misleading online content.

From the first enquiry to the next step

Please provide the exact statement or URL, a dated screenshot, relevant correspondence and any current deadline. We first clarify conflicts of interest, the scope of advice and fees. Where a publication is imminent, mention the deadline prominently.

The appropriate response may involve an answer to an editor, a correction request, a platform notice or court proceedings. The legal and practical options depend on the particular publication and circumstances.

Our lawyers

Michael Horak and Julia Ziegeler are certified specialists in copyright and media law and in intellectual property law. Our wider team also advises on related commercial, contractual and digital matters.

Across Germany. Head office in Hanover.

Hanover · Berlin · Bielefeld · Bremen · Düsseldorf · Frankfurt am Main · Hamburg · Leipzig · Munich · Stuttgart. Consultations can also take place by telephone or video.

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