Mathilda Xu

Associate

Mathilda Xu

Mathilda is part of our IP, Media & Entertainment and Technology & Data practices. She advises producers, studios, distributors, banks and other industry players on legal matters across all phases of film and media productions – including contract negotiations, rights clearance as well as project finance and structuring. She also supports start-ups, content creators, and other businesses with trademark and licensing strategies, brand collaborations, and the overall protection of creative and technological assets.

Mathilda qualified as a German lawyer in 2020 and advises clients in both German and English. She also speaks Mandarin Chinese.

Focus:  

  • Entertainment Finance

  • Development, Production, Distribution and Licensing Agreements

  • Branded Content Strategics & Agreements

Highlights: 

  • Advises French film financier Cofiloisirs on its activities in Germany.

  • Advises DCM, Turbine Studios and other film producers, distributors and investors on development, production, distribution and copyright-related disputes.

  • Advises influencers on brand collaborations and compliance with advertising disclosure requirements.