Leading Partners

Media and entertainment in North

Mincoffs Solicitors LLP

Mincoffs Solicitors LLP’s commercial services team advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters across traditional and emerging digital platforms, including online advertising, e-sports, streaming, publishing and other media and entertainment clients. The team also handles IP issues and has a growing reputation in interactive entertainment, particularly in the video game sector. Antony Hall leads the team, with significant expertise in creative and interactive media. Stewart Irvine has strong commercial litigation experience, including IP disputes, while Jennifer Wade advises on commercial contracts and has led major media-related matters for key clients.

Responsables de la pratique:

Antony Hall


Autres avocats clés:

Stewart Irvine; Jennifer Wade; Hannah Flowers; Hannah Nagel


Principaux clients

Generator North East Limited


Steamforged Games Ltd


McDonald Concierge Ltd


Schiedel Chimney Systems Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Steamforged Games on its acquisition of the intellectual property in popular game franchises Iron Kingdoms and Warmachine from Privateer Press.
  • Advising growing corporate hospitality and executive concierge provider McDonald Concierge on various high-profile hospitality deals with several Premier League football clubs.
  • Advising a music promoter on the commercial arrangements for a music event at the grassroots music venue King Street Social.

Muckle LLP

Muckle LLP offers specialist expertise in music and media litigation, acting for high-profile clients across the entertainment and creative industries. The firm advises on a range of contentious issues, including rights infringement, royalty disputes, sponsorship matters and reputation management. George Festing leads the team, bringing cross-disciplinary expertise in IP, media and technology. He is particularly noted for his work in press and reputation management and for supporting clients through complex litigation involving media and entertainment rights.

Responsables de la pratique:

George Festing


Autres avocats clés:

Alex Craig; Alex Speirs; Tom Justice


Les références

‘Muckle LLP are a very versatile practice who have the experience of working with large and small clients alike. I have experience of working with them on a large project where they demonstrated superb knowledge and experience, and also on a fledgling project where they were very supportive.’

‘I think what makes Muckle LLP unique is that whilst they provide excellent legal knowledge, they also demonstrate a human side by understanding the pressures of business.’

‘George Festing is calm, considered, intelligent and knowledgeable. He is also extremely personable with an excellent bedside manner.’

Principaux clients

Football Foundation


Football Association


England Athletics


MRI Software Limited


Parkrun Limited


 


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised a musician and scriptwriter on a claim in relation to a dispute with a film production company.
  • Advised a gaming plc in relation to an international rights infringement claim relating to online content.
  • Advised a production company in relation to the negotiation of an executive producer agreement.