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Firms To Watch: Media and entertainment

Led by Aurelia Butler-Ball, Tacit Legal LLP is noted for its capabilities in data protection, technology, and media matters. The practice is also a key port of call for film production companies for production services agreements.

Media and entertainment in South East

Healys

Well-regarded for its capabilities in digital media, music, and broadcasting matters, Healys is skilled at copyright licensing. Nicholas Taylor oversees the practice, and is highly proficient in intellectual property, GDPR breaches, and reputation management work. Andrew Sparrow is vastly experienced in digital matters, and often handles the acquisitions and sales of internet, software, and technology businesses.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nicholas Taylor


Autres avocats clés:

Andrew Sparrow


Les références

‘Healys has a comprehensive understanding of the pressures involved in the entertainment industry and the most diplomatic means of navigating through a particular crisis.’

‘Nicholas Taylor has a wide-ranging grasp of the intricacies of working in the entertainment industry and has always offered me the best advice.’

‘Nicholas Taylor is an excellent litigator. He is very experienced and gets results in the trickiest of cases. He is a joy to work with.’

Howes Percival LLP

Praised for ‘good strength and depth’, Howes Percival LLP‘s broad regional footprint spans Milton Keynes, Thames Valley, London, and Oxfordshire. A key port of call for corporations, James Howarth oversees the team and is highly knowledgeable of copyright matters, rights exploitations, and privacy matters. Cathleen Blackburn often advises publishers and is highly proficient in copyright, publishing, and trade mark licensing, while Steven Maier is experienced in internet domain name mandates. Jenna Bruce often drafts right agreements, while Stephen Ruse is another key team member.

Responsables de la pratique:

James Howarth


Autres avocats clés:

Cathleen Blackburn: Steven Maier: Jenna Bruce: Stephen Ruse


Les références

‘They have good strength and depth in the team.’

‘James Howarth has good knowledge of media and communications law, is an excellent tactician, and is very good with clients.’

‘The team are very knowledgeable and provide good, trusted advice.’

Principaux clients

The Tolkien Estate


Agatha Christie Limited


Magda Archer


Cochrane Collaboration


European Association of Archaeologists


M. C. Beaton Literary Estate


MassiveMusic


U.P. Fitness


Welbeck Publishing


Sounds Like Publishing


Dolce Music Limited


Quarto Group plc


Relay Publishing


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented the Tolkien Estate in connection with the repeated infringement of its intellectual property rights in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Moore Law

Boutique firm Moore Law is a key port of call for various notable clients, including social media influencers, leading gaming studios, and media agencies. Managing partner Tris Moore co-leads the team with Scott Appleton, and both are noted for their expertise in intellectual property protection.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tris Moore: Scott Appleton


Principaux clients

Goalhanger Podcasts


Big Wedge


Pathway XR Studios


Ready Aim Fire


Dime Line Trading


PowerWatts


Northstella


The Sidemen


Couple Keys / The Fellas


Beta Squad


Chunkz


Upload Agency


Fateless


We Are Tilt


Be The Fox


Bigfoot


Invyte


Berry Avenue


Futcrunch


Charanga


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Goalhanger Podcasts on the protection and enforcement of IP rights in the UK, EU, and US.
  • Advised Couple Keys / The Fellas on all of their corporate, commercial, and IP matters.
  • Advised Big Wedge on the launch of a new golf-focused influencer collective.

Stevens & Bolton LLP

Praised for its ‘exceptional service’, Stevens & Bolton LLP’s recent caseload encompasses online gaming matters, intellectual property licensing work, and data issues. The practice is overseen by Tom Lingard, who is particularly skilled at reputation management, data breach responses, and trade secret protection. Elaine O’Hare is noted for her expertise in brand protection and intellectual property disputes, while Tom Collins is experienced in infringement and ownership disputes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tom Lingard


Autres avocats clés:

Elaine O’Hare: Tom Collins


Les références

‘The team were formidable in specifically attacking a problem or issue, with the exact techniques and law knowledge to meet our needs.’

‘They provided an exceptional service.’

‘Other than being highly competent, their key strength was their ability to interpret what needed to be stated into legal terminology in the simplest and most effective form possible.’

Principaux clients

Nintendo UK


Passion Pictures Ltd


Producers’ Alliance for Cinema and Television Ltd


Immersive Group Gaming Ltd


Alamy Ltd


Armada Music UK Ltd


Must Have Ideas Ltd


Big Fish Records Ltd


The Independent Game Developers’ Association (TIGA)


Fresh TV Inc


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisting Fresh TV Inc on IP enforcement and licensing matters in connection with an animated TV franchise.
  • Advising The Producers’ Alliance for Cinema and Television, the UK screen sector trade body for independent production and distribution companies, on regulatory and competition matters.
  • Advising Mack Books on a commercial partnership with Self Publish Be Happy Ltd.