People

Dr. Wolfgang von Frentz

Associé
Areas of focus

Telecommunications, media and technology matters

Complex dispute resolution and court proceedings

Digital business models and Industry 4.0 transformation

Data protection, compliance and outsourcing projects

Licensing, transactions and cross-border IT implementation

Dr. Wolfgang von Frentz advises clients across telecommunications, media and technology, combining longstanding litigation experience with a strong transactional practice.

He is known for complex dispute resolution, representing DAX and other international companies in media, information technology, intellectual property and corporate law matters before state courts, the European Court of Justice and arbitral tribunals.

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Wolfgang von Frentz is a great lawyer who is super friendly, fast and experienced.

Client Testimonial in Chambers Europe

“Strong opponent”, “strongly established in the market”, “remarkable number of fundamental Proceedings”

Competitor Testimonial in Juve Handbook of Commercial Law Firms

« I think highly of Wolfgang von Frentz; he is a great lawyer. He explains risks well, has brilliant experience and is commercially aware.”

Client Testimonial in Chambers Europe

« We have a very close and trusting relationship with Wolfgang von Frentz. He is an experienced, well-connected and responsive lawyer. »

Client Testimonial in Chambers Europe

Ranked in

Ranked in

Chambers Europe

Ranked in

Ranked in

The Legal 500 EMEA

Ranked in

Ranked in

JUVE Handbook of Commercial Law Firms

Ranked in

Ranked in

Best Lawyers in Germany

Results
  • Represented a leading German TV broadcaster before the European Court of Justice on Germany’s ban on regional advertising in TV programs
  • Represented a leading German advertising marketer in litigation against an ad-blocking software provider
  • Represented a leading tourism company in litigation with a competition authority concerning the sale of a customer database

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Recognitions
  • Chambers Europe, Band 1 in Germany: TMT: Media, 2026
  • Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers, Germany: Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law, Litigation, Media Law, Technology Law and Telecommunications Law, 2009-2026
  • JUVE Handbook of Commercial Law Firms, Leading Names: Copyright Law, 2024-2026

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Capabilities and Industries
Marchés Régionaux
Community
  • Head of the German Telecommunications, Media and Technology practice group
  • Managing Partner, Munich office
Credentials
Education
  • University of Regensburg, Dr. jur.
  • Court of Appeal, Berlin, Second State Exam
  • University of Cape Town, LL.M.
  • University of Regensburg, First State Exam
Admissions
  • Allemagne
Languages
  • Anglais
  • Allemand