IAEL@ADE Wednesday Programme
IAEL ADE - AMSTERDAM 2026
12:30-13:30: IAEL Masterclass- Brands Beyond Borders: International Legal Strategies for Safeguarding Identity, Likeness, and Trademarks Worldwide.
LOCATION: Felix Meritis (Room: Koepelzaal), Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
This year, our panel of experts discusses the international legal regimes for the protection of trademark and publicity rights, and how artists, labels and publishers can take advantage of those rights in practice.
Moderator:
Christine Lepera, Partner, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp (USA)
Speakers:
Bradley Mullins, Partner, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp (USA)
Massimo Travostino, Partner, DGTB Legal (Italy)
Gordon Williams, Partner, Lee & Thompson (UK)
14:00-15:00: Meet A Music Lawyer (For Free!)
LOCATION:Felix Meritis (Room: Koepelzaal), Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Free clinic where IAEL lawyers will be available to ADE attendees one-to-one to provide guidance on relevant legal topics in music, media and entertainment.
15:45-17:45: Navigating the Next Music Era: Artists, Lawyers & the Changing Entertainment Industry
LOCATION:Felix Meritis (Room: Teekenzaal 1), Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Not sure how to navigate the recent rapid changes in the music industry? Hear from some of the world’s leading music lawyers: To mark the IAEL’s 50th anniversary and the launch of its 40th landmark publication, leading members of the IAEL come together at ADE for a fast-moving conversation about the forces reshaping music, and music law, in 2026. From AI in the creative process, as well as name, image, likeness and deepfakes, to artist pay, record deals, sync, superfans, immersive live shows, touring and cross-border copyright—the panel will explore the legal and commercial issues defining the next era of the international music business. Designed for the benefit of lawyers, artists and industry professionals alike, this is a rare opportunity to hear prominent music lawyers from around the world discuss what is changing, what really matters now, and what artists and their teams need to know next.
Chairs:
John Abrams, Associate, Birnberg Hanet (Canada)
Stephanie Rotelli, Founder, Cosmo Legal Group (Italy)
Speakers:
Nicola Bottero, Partner, Della Gatta, Travostino, Bottero & Associati (Italy)
Ralf Kitzberger, Partner, Schickhardt Rechtsanwälte (Germany)
Dennis Engbrink, Partner and Head of Media & Entertainment, Zirngibl Rechtsanwälte (Germany)
Victor den Hollander, Associate, De Vos & Partners (Netherlands)
Rolf Auf der Maur, Partner and Head of TMT, Vischer (Switzerland)
Wim Schreurs, Partner, Ubilex (Belgium)
Anne-Marie Pecoraro, Partner, Fidal Avocats (France)
Lindsay Bailey, Principal, Lindsay Bailey Law Corporation (Canada; USA)
Margriet Koedooder, Partner, De Vos & Partners Advocaten (Netherlands)
Susan Abramovitch, Partner and Entertainment & Sports Sector Leader, Gowling WLG (Canada)
Briana Humphrey, (USA)
Jenny Kanellopoulou, Reader in Socio-Legal Studies, Manchester Metropolitan University (UK)
Dirk Spacek, Partner, Wenger Plattner (Switzerland)
Emmanuel Verraes, Founder, Indie Law (Belgium)
Olivia van Rikxoort, Associate, De Vos & Partners (Netherlands)
Benjamin van Werven, Partner, Walden Grene (Netherlands)
Olivier Sasserath, Attorney, MVVP (Belgium)
Fábio de Sa Cesnik, Partner, CQS/FV Advogados (Brazil)
Wim Schreurs, Partner, Ubilex (Belgium)
Sergio de Juan-Creix, Partner, Croma Legal (Spain)
Iris Zhou, (UK)
Anthony Leung, Partner, Haldanes (Hong Kong)
Massimo Travostino, Partner, Della Gatta, Travostino, Bottero & Associati (Italy)
Joshua Graubart, Principal, Spencer West (USA)
Cynthia Katz, Partner, Fox Rothschild (USA)
Followed by 18:45 – 22.00: IAEL Dinner and Drinks at Restaurant Blauw
Amstelveenseweg 158-160, 1075 XN, Amsterdam
IAEL members only
RSVP and fee required please contact Marcel Bunders at marcel.bunders@loklaw.nl
We thank Pythagoras Music Fund Holding B.V. for its support of the IAEL Legal Summit
US CLE Credits pending
