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DR. MARTIN FRANZ, M.A.

counsel

Based in Munich, Dr. Martin Franz is a trustberg. counsel and lawyer admitted to the German and California bars.

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A graduate of LMU Munich and the University of Tübingen, he is a certified specialist in copyright and media law. Dr. Franz brings over 15 years of experience as General Counsel for technology companies, combining legal expertise with hands-on leadership in IT, IP, tech, media, finance, and M&A.

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At trustberg., he advises entrepreneurs, founders, and investors on corporate and digital legal matters. Dr. Franz speaks German, English, Spanish, and French.

vita.

  • Law studies at LMU Munich and the University of Tübingen

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  • M.A. in Communication Studies

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  • Doctorate in Copyright and Media Law​

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  • Second State Examination in Munich

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  • Admitted to the bar in Germany and California​​

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focus.

  • Technology and IT law​

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  • Copyright and media law​​​

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  • Corporate and M&A

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  • Digital business law

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  • Finance

track record.

  • 15 years of experience as General Counsel for leading tech companies​

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  • Founder and CEO of a tech startup

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  • Comprehensive legal counsel for startups, founders, and investors in tech, media, and corporate matters

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  • International contract negotiation and structuring in digital and tech sectors

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  • Expert talks and publications on media and IT law

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There is no corporate relationship of any kind whatsoever between the Counsel lawyers and trustberg. or their lawyers named as partners. Mandates are therefore established exclusively between trustberg. and the respective client or between the client and the respective counsel. Therefore, neither the respective Counsel assumes any liability for the activities of trustberg., nor vice versa trustberg. for the activities of a Counsel.​

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