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.
Media and entertainment in South East
Healys
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.