Languages
- German
- English
Dr Jan Weismantel specialises in providing legal support for large-scale (digital) events, particularly in the fields of sport, esports and gaming. He assists companies in the media, entertainment and digital sectors with the structuring and implementation of such projects, and drafts, negotiates and implements industry-specific contractual solutions across the entire value chain.
In addition, he advises platform operators, content providers and event organisers on all matters relating to media law, in particular regarding event, licensing, agency and influencer contracts.
Another focus of his practice is advising on national and European digital regulation in the entertainment sector, for example with regard to the marketing of digital assets, platform design, and advertising and youth protection law.
He regularly advises on media regulatory proceedings and copyright disputes.
Dr Jan Weismantel worked for six years at a leading German corporate law firm before joining CMS in 2025.
From 2024 to 2025, he held a visiting professorship in information and media law at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, where he continues to work as a lecturer.