Among other things, it advises numerous public figures, such as artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, and politicians, on all matters relating to media law. In particular, the firm regularly represents individuals, companies, and corporations that have been the subject of unauthorized media coverage or are at risk of unauthorized media coverage. A particular focus here is on providing legal advice and support to companies in so-called media crises with the aim of avoiding any damage to their reputation. The firm successfully provides comprehensive advice in the entire field of strategic legal communication and reputation protection and is considered a leader in Germany in this context.
The law firm Schertz Bergmann was founded in January 2005 by attorneys Prof. Dr. Christian Schertz and Simon Bergmann. Both were previously partners at the law firm Hertin in Berlin. The firm specializes in press, copyright, and media law.
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The law firm also advises on the entire field of entertainment law. This includes, in particular, the drafting and negotiation of extensive artist and advertising contracts. Another focus is our expertise in competition, trademark and sports law.
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The international reference work "Legal 500" lists Schertz Bergmann Rechtsanwälte in the first of four rankings of law firms in the field of "Media, Press, and Publishing," in which four law firms are named, as the "leading law firm for press and freedom of expression law." The guide states: "Affected parties, including individuals and large corporations, will find in Schertz Bergmann Rechtsanwälte a practice group that focuses on representing clients in lawsuits related to false and speculative reporting."
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Name partners Christian Schertz and Simon Bergmann are sought after for their profound experience in press and personality rights disputes. Helge Reich advises on copyright and competition law issues, while Anna Sophie Heuchemer specializes in press law advice in connection with criminal proceedings." Prof. Dr. Christian Schertz is also listed in Legal 500 as part of the “Hall of Fame” of lawyers “at the top of their profession, who are valued and recognized by competitors and clients alike for their long-standing commitment to market-leading work.”
Helge Reich is listed as a “leading partner” in Legal 500 and is thus recognized as one of the “strongest partners in their practice area, who play a leading role in significant mandates and enjoy widespread recognition among competitors and clients.”
Dr. Anna Sophie Heuchemer is counted among the “next generation of partners”.
Schertz Bergmann is listed in the latest JUVE Handbook 2024/2025 as one of the “top dogs among advisors to affected parties” in the field of press and freedom of expression law. JUVE writes that the law firm is "there for its clients when it comes to resolutely averting (impending) media crises” and has also made a name for itself in “preventive reputation management.” Both Prof. Dr. Christian Schertz and Simon Bergmann are said to have “an enormous presence in the market.”
In addition to Professor Dr. Christian Schertz, Helge Reich is also listed by JUVE in the separate ranking of leading firms representing companies that have suffered losses.
The US specialist publisher Best Lawyers has selected the "Best Lawyers of 2025" for the Handelsblatt by surveying colleagues. "Best lawyers of the year 2025" determined. Schertz Bergmann is prominently represented in this ranking: Prof. Dr. Christian Schertz was named "Lawyer of the Year" in media and copyright law and thus as one of the "particularly outstanding lawyers" in his field. Helge Reich is also listed as one of the "Best Lawyers" in two categories, both for "Media and Entertainment" and for Media and Copyright Law.