‘A pre-eminent set in media and entertainment law’, Blackstone Chambers offers ‘a range of high quality practitioners’ who regularly represent major film, theatre and record companies, music and newspaper publishers, and high profile performers. Ian Mill KC, leading Hollie Higgins, is representing the defendant in Holmes v Coldplay, a dispute between the band, which alleges its world tour was mismanaged, and its former manager, which alleges unpaid commissions. Jason Pobjoy is acting for the BBC as the broadcaster continues its internal inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct by DJ Tim Westwood. In Studiocanal v Wild Bunch International, James Segan KC acted for the major French film producer and distributor in the High Court dispute regarding the licensing of Studio Ghibli films to Netflix.
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Blackstone Chambers
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‘The clerks room is one of the best. Gary Oliver and his team do a brilliant job.’
‘Senior clerk Adam Sloane is excellent. Billy Brian s also fantastic and is able to work magic in getting an application listed in the High Court.’
‘Clerks are on a par with its members. Derek Sutton is a star.’
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Hogarth Chambers
Drawing upon the set’s ‘very strong’ expertise in IP matters, Hogarth Chambers members’ are highly sought after for high profile and complex media and entertainment disputes arising out of music business, publishing, film and television work. Andrew Norris KC and Jonathan Moss are representing the claimant in Universal Studios & Ors v Samuel Foulkes & Ors, a large copyright and trade mark claim relating to the rights of the Jurassic Park film franchise. Jamie Muir Wood acted for the claimant, a member of band The xx, in Haynes v Young Recording Ltd & Ors, a dispute regarding a sample from an unused BBC pilot which was the focus of his track ‘Gosh’.
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‘Clerking is generally good.’
‘The clerks are all kind, witty and responsive – especially John Davies and Clive Nicholls and Adam Homes.’
‘The clerks are very responsive and helpful.’
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11 South Square
Offering ‘great strength in depth at every level’, 11 South Square members regularly act for film studios, musicians and music producers in a range of copyright and trade mark infringement challenges, with further expertise in royalty and contract disputes. Hugo Cuddigan KC is the ‘complete modern day barrister’ and regularly represents major clients in the music sector. Tom Alkin ’s ‘preparation and attention to detail is exceptional’, with a particularly strong reputation for issues concerning the intersection of IP and technology.
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‘The head clerk, Ashley Carr, is redoubtable.’
‘The clerking team are super-helpful and always available.’
‘The clerks are always available and super helpful.’
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8 New Square
8 New Square members are highly sought-after to assist with disputes across the film, television and publication industries, particularly in relation to authorship and copyright of books, scripts, screenplays and production formats. Martin Howe KC ‘combines his expertise in intellectual property law with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law generally’, while Jaani Riordan offers ‘second to none’ knowledge in the field of online enforcement, encompassing website blocking injunctions and other matters. Ashton Chantrielle is acting for the estate of Whitney Houston in a trade mark infringement claim in respect of a tribute show entitled Whitney Queen of the Night.
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‘I have largely worked with Nick Wise and Paul Worrall. Nick and Paul are both a pleasure to work with. They have very effectively assisted in identifying suitable counsel and managing counsels’ availability and workload, including in some quite difficult circumstances.’
‘In my experience the clerks are very responsive, both via email and telephone.’
‘Clerks are very responsive.’
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Blackstone Chambers
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‘The clerks room is one of the best. Gary Oliver and his team do a brilliant job.’
‘Senior clerk Adam Sloane is excellent. Billy Brian s also fantastic and is able to work magic in getting an application listed in the High Court.’
‘Clerks are on a par with its members. Derek Sutton is a star.’
Highlight-Mandate
Hogarth Chambers
Drawing upon the set’s ‘very strong’ expertise in IP matters, Hogarth Chambers members’ are highly sought after for high profile and complex media and entertainment disputes arising out of music business, publishing, film and television work. Andrew Norris KC and Jonathan Moss are representing the claimant in Universal Studios & Ors v Samuel Foulkes & Ors, a large copyright and trade mark claim relating to the rights of the Jurassic Park film franchise. Jamie Muir Wood acted for the claimant, a member of band The xx, in Haynes v Young Recording Ltd & Ors, a dispute regarding a sample from an unused BBC pilot which was the focus of his track ‘Gosh’.
Referenzen
‘Clerking is generally good.’
‘The clerks are all kind, witty and responsive – especially John Davies and Clive Nicholls and Adam Homes.’
‘The clerks are very responsive and helpful.’
Highlight-Mandate
11 South Square
Offering ‘great strength in depth at every level’, 11 South Square members regularly act for film studios, musicians and music producers in a range of copyright and trade mark infringement challenges, with further expertise in royalty and contract disputes. Hugo Cuddigan KC is the ‘complete modern day barrister’ and regularly represents major clients in the music sector. Tom Alkin ’s ‘preparation and attention to detail is exceptional’, with a particularly strong reputation for issues concerning the intersection of IP and technology.
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‘The head clerk, Ashley Carr, is redoubtable.’
‘The clerking team are super-helpful and always available.’
‘The clerks are always available and super helpful.’
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8 New Square
8 New Square members are highly sought-after to assist with disputes across the film, television and publication industries, particularly in relation to authorship and copyright of books, scripts, screenplays and production formats. Martin Howe KC ‘combines his expertise in intellectual property law with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law generally’, while Jaani Riordan offers ‘second to none’ knowledge in the field of online enforcement, encompassing website blocking injunctions and other matters. Ashton Chantrielle is acting for the estate of Whitney Houston in a trade mark infringement claim in respect of a tribute show entitled Whitney Queen of the Night.
Referenzen
‘I have largely worked with Nick Wise and Paul Worrall. Nick and Paul are both a pleasure to work with. They have very effectively assisted in identifying suitable counsel and managing counsels’ availability and workload, including in some quite difficult circumstances.’
‘In my experience the clerks are very responsive, both via email and telephone.’
‘Clerks are very responsive.’