Telephone: +49 (0) 30-814 862 92 or +49 (0) 30-31 57 57-0 · Telefax: +49 (0) 30-31 57 57-97
roman.ronneburger@ses-legal.de
As a specialist solicitor in copyright and media law, Roman Ronneburger advises and represents clients in the fields of IP, IT and media, focusing on the intersections of press, media and entertainment, innovation, technology and competition. A particular focus of his work lies in litigation and dispute resolution, as well as in strategic consultancy and compliance matters.
During his many years working in the emergency medical services, Roman Ronneburger learnt to make decisions and act quickly; there is no room for hesitation in that environment. This quality also shapes his legal advice. Particularly in the press sector, swift action is required to prevent massive damage. Fifteen years of litigation experience in the highly specialised and case-law-driven field of press law have taught him flexibility, speed and the necessary firmness. Drawing on this experience, he supports companies, public bodies, publishing houses, media platforms and individuals in matters relating to press and media publications or infringements of personal rights, as well as in crisis management and press compliance.
Another key focus of his work is the enforcement of artists’ rights, particularly in the fields of film and photography, often in an international context. He also advises companies and creators in the publishing, film and music sectors, from the creation of works through to the licensing and exploitation of their works.
At the interface of sport, media and corporate governance he regularly advises clubs, operating companies and public bodies on the design and restructuring of operator and shareholding structures, in particular for sports infrastructure projects. This includes league-dependent lease and revenue models, the contractual framework for restructurings, and the moderation of complex negotiations between public decision-makers, clubs, investors and other stakeholders.
A further field of activity lies in IT compliance and IT law: the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), the NIS 2 Directive, the Digital Services Act (DSA), the AI Act and data protection. He advises manufacturers, importers, consortia, standards organisations and open-source bodies on their classification as manufacturer or open-source software steward, on the reporting obligations under Article 14 CRA, on licensing and disclosure policy and on the governance that follows from them.
Roman Ronneburger advises companies, media professionals and public figures on all questions of intellectual property and of advertising, press and media law. A focus of his work lies in the enforcement and defence of claims under the law of expression and under competition law.
He has been listed continuously since 2024 in the Handelsblatt ranking „Germany’s Best Lawyers“ (in cooperation with Best Lawyers) in the field of intellectual property; for 2026 the recognition in advertising law is added. More on this in our press release.
As the firm’s AI Lead he is also responsible for the responsible and data-protection-compliant use of artificial intelligence in legal practice.
Professional career
1998: Worked in the emergency medical services
2008: Passed the second state law examination in Berlin
2009: Admitted to the bar
2014: Specialist lawyer in copyright and media law
2012-2023: Partner at Ronneburger:Zumpf Rechtsanwälte
2023-2026: Partner at DORNKAMP
2026: Joined SES
Areas of law
Press law and law of expression
Trademark and competition law
Advertising law
Intellectual property
Copyright and media law
Broadcasting law
Litigation and arbitration
IT law and cyber compliance
AI law
Languages: German, English, French
Memberships: Deutsche Vereinigung für gewerblichen Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht e.V. (GRUR), Deutscher Anwaltverein e. V. / Berliner Anwaltsverein e. V., Arbeitsgemeinschaft Geistiges Eigentum & Medien (AGEM) im Deutschen Anwaltsverein
Telephone: +49 (0) 30-814 862 92 or +49 (0) 30-31 57 57-0 · Telefax: +49 (0) 30-31 57 57-97
roman.ronneburger@ses-legal.de
As a specialist solicitor in copyright and media law, Roman Ronneburger advises and represents clients in the fields of IP, IT and media, focusing on the intersections of press, media and entertainment, innovation, technology and competition. A particular focus of his work lies in litigation and dispute resolution, as well as in strategic consultancy and compliance matters.
During his many years working in the emergency medical services, Roman Ronneburger learnt to make decisions and act quickly; there is no room for hesitation in that environment. This quality also shapes his legal advice. Particularly in the press sector, swift action is required to prevent massive damage. Fifteen years of litigation experience in the highly specialised and case-law-driven field of press law have taught him flexibility, speed and the necessary firmness. Drawing on this experience, he supports companies, public bodies, publishing houses, media platforms and individuals in matters relating to press and media publications or infringements of personal rights, as well as in crisis management and press compliance.
Another key focus of his work is the enforcement of artists’ rights, particularly in the fields of film and photography, often in an international context. He also advises companies and creators in the publishing, film and music sectors, from the creation of works through to the licensing and exploitation of their works.
At the interface of sport, media and corporate governance he regularly advises clubs, operating companies and public bodies on the design and restructuring of operator and shareholding structures, in particular for sports infrastructure projects. This includes league-dependent lease and revenue models, the contractual framework for restructurings, and the moderation of complex negotiations between public decision-makers, clubs, investors and other stakeholders.
A further field of activity lies in IT compliance and IT law: the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), the NIS 2 Directive, the Digital Services Act (DSA), the AI Act and data protection. He advises manufacturers, importers, consortia, standards organisations and open-source bodies on their classification as manufacturer or open-source software steward, on the reporting obligations under Article 14 CRA, on licensing and disclosure policy and on the governance that follows from them.
Roman Ronneburger advises companies, media professionals and public figures on all questions of intellectual property and of advertising, press and media law. A focus of his work lies in the enforcement and defence of claims under the law of expression and under competition law.
He has been listed continuously since 2024 in the Handelsblatt ranking „Germany’s Best Lawyers“ (in cooperation with Best Lawyers) in the field of intellectual property; for 2026 the recognition in advertising law is added. More on this in our press release.
As the firm’s AI Lead he is also responsible for the responsible and data-protection-compliant use of artificial intelligence in legal practice.
Professional career
1998: Worked in the emergency medical services
2008: Passed the second state law examination in Berlin
2009: Admitted to the bar
2014: Specialist lawyer in copyright and media law
2012-2023: Partner at Ronneburger:Zumpf Rechtsanwälte
2023-2026: Partner at DORNKAMP
2026: Joined SES
Areas of law
Press law and law of expression
Trademark and competition law
Advertising law
Intellectual property
Copyright and media law
Broadcasting law
Litigation and arbitration
IT law and cyber compliance
AI law
Languages: German, English, French
Memberships: Deutsche Vereinigung für gewerblichen Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht e.V. (GRUR), Deutscher Anwaltverein e. V. / Berliner Anwaltsverein e. V., Arbeitsgemeinschaft Geistiges Eigentum & Medien (AGEM) im Deutschen Anwaltsverein