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Prof. Dr. Peter Raue
Dr. Mareile Büscher

Raue LLP is one of the leading law firms in Germany in the area of arts and entertainment. Our attorneys have a unique understanding of the interests of artists and cultural institutions which comes from years of experience in the field. Our work ranges from the negotiation and drafting of contracts to dispute resolution and the provision of advice on matters of cultural policy. Furthermore, we specialize in advising clients on the development of new internet business in the arts and entertainment sector. Other aspects of our work include providing legal advice to foundations, and handling restitution cases.
 
The areas which our practice group covers include:

Fine arts and the art trade  

• Advising artists, collectors, museums, galleries and auction houses
• Monitoring exhibitions
• Providing advice on the protection of cultural assets (“Kulturgüterschutz”)
• Drafting the General Terms and Conditions of auction houses
• Providing advice on restitution matters

 
Music  

• Representing and advising orchestras, conductors and soloists
• Negotiating and drafting exclusive artist’s agreements
• Providing advice in the area of new internet business (“digital concert hall”)
• Negotiations involving music publishers and collecting societies

 
Theatre

• Advising actors and stage directors on contract matters
• Advising theatres on contractual, structural and cultural policy matters

 
Publishers  

• Drafting author and editor contracts
• Advising clients on new distribution policies (e.g. e-book distribution agreements)

 
Film  

• Advising and representing artists, directors and producers
• Providing advice on the framework for the promotion of German Cinema (“Filmförderungsgesetz”)
• Advising film festivals on all legal matters, especially with regard to sponsoring agreements

 
Foundations and non-profit institutions  

• Providing legal advice (including on tax-related issues) to collectors and artists regarding the creation of foundations
• Helping clients with the establishment of non-profit GmbHs in the arts and entertainment