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Why choose our media lawyers?

Our practice stands proudly as a Tier 1 choice in the industry, as recognised by Legal 500 2024. This recognition provides reassurance that you are in safe hands – our lawyers have been measured against the very best in their practice specialism. 

We understand the nuances and challenges of the media industry and provide tailored guidance to producers and distributors of film and television on all aspects of the development, financing, production and exploitation of media assets. This includes UK tax credit, co-production structuring, tax advice, single project and slate financing, agreements with creative talent, project commissioning and acquisition, and fund formation. We have particular expertise in structuring complex cross-border, co-financing and co-production arrangements for media assets and securitising media revenue streams.

Our media-focused corporate lawyers regularly advise on strategic investments, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions in the media sector, and so are attuned to the market norms and typical deal structures for transactions in this space. Working closely with specialist colleagues in tax, employment, IP and other relevant areas, the corporate team draws upon the breadth of expertise of the Media Group to deliver a seamless one-stop legal service for your corporate transactions. 

Our intellectual property lawyers advise on cutting edge legal and market developments including disruptive technologies such as generative AI, as well as enforcement of intellectual property rights; our real estate and employment lawyers provide business critical advice in these areas to support both day-to-day operations and larger strategic changes. 

Within our team, we have specialists who can help you with:

  • Media financing
  • Digital media
  • Interactive content
  • Film and television development, production, financing and distribution
  • Exploitation of intellectual and personal (e.g., name and likeness) properties
  • Video games
  • Esports
  • Advertising
  • Sponsorship, endorsement, brand-building and brand extension
  • Corporate finance, strategic equity investments and funding rounds, corporate joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions in the media sector
  • Employment and intellectual property and general litigation
  • Regulation of content and services and media tax
  • The intersection of technology and content creation and exploitation (for example, NFT exploitation, blockchain solutions, and Generative AI use cases, policies and related copyright law implications)
What others say
Legal 500
A great team with exceptional knowledge of film sector which we operate in.
Legal 500
Knowledgeable, detail-focused, impeccable advice when weighing the issues to find compromises – attentive, organized, and available.
Our team can also help protect your brand's uniqueness. We conduct thorough trademark checks and handle all aspects of trademark registration, providing comprehensive support for mass media conglomerates. Furthermore, we offer expert guidance on trademark and copyright matters, safeguarding your creative assets from any potential infringement, and enforcing intellectual property rights. Beyond that, we manage extensive trademark portfolios for renowned media brands, making sure that their identities remain secure and distinctive in the market. 

Our media lawyers are dedicated to bringing your film and television projects to life, supporting you in the early stages – helping you secure options and writer's agreements that lay solid foundations for your vision. The team can also guide you through to production – bringing together a cast, crew, and directors, while making sure the necessary clearances are met, and help you close complex, multi-party financing transactions. 

 But it doesn't stop there. Our team can help you navigate the complexities of new media distribution models, such as cloud-based and OTT exploitation. We are always looking at ways to optimise your project's presence on online delivery platforms, supporting you in ensuring that your content reaches all of its target audiences.

Our team's expertise is also global, with lawyers that practice in multiple jurisdictions in addition to the UK, such as the US, Germany, Spain and France, regularly advising on cross-border transactions as well as disputes, navigating the monetisation of various forms of government subsidisation of content creation, treaty and non-treaty co-productions, the localisation of content (for example, regulatory compliance, remake and format deals), and international tax implications.

Your success is our priority. We are here to help you explore opportunities, mitigate risks, unlock the potential of your projects and to realise value. 
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