Burges Salmon LLP fields a broad practice that covers areas such as TV and film, music, and publishing, handling matters relating to advertising, marketing as well as IP. Jeremy Dickerson heads the Bristol-based team and is particularly experienced in IP and sports-related work, where he counts both national and global companies amongst his portfolio. Helen Scott-Lawler is another key member of the group, focusing on non-contentious matters such as marketing, brand protection, and commercial contracts. Dispute resolution pertaining to IP issues constitutes a central area of activity for Emily Roberts.

Osborne Clarke LLP is adept at handling the full spectrum of matters for the media and entertainment industry, ranging from digital regulation to disputes and distribution agreements. Mary Lawrence is particularly well versed in health and safety matters, and heads up the firm’s broadcast, production, and digital content offering, while Tom Harding serves as head of interactive entertainment. Commercial litigation partner Charlie Wedin is regularly sought out for his experience in disputes relating to cyber security and data privacy. Alex Aisthorpe focuses on consumer protection, content licensing, as well as digital regulation for clients active in the media and entertainment sector.

Lauded for its ‘detailed knowledge of the media landscape’, White Jackman is particularly adept at advising television and digital media production companies, for whom the firm handles data protection issues, licensing matters, and IP work, amongst others. Plymouth’s Duncan White spearheads the practice and has in-depth experience in cross-platform content as well as a host of subject matters including compliance work, contempt issues, and corporate transactions.

At Battens Solicitors Limited, media and entertainment clients are supported across financing, production, and broadcasting. The firm counts companies active in television, music, and other forms of media amongst its portfolio, for whom it acts in both disputes and non-contentious matters. Brian Levine is the key contact, advising clients in a regional and national capacity out of the firm’s Bath office. Contentious work is a core area of activity for Peter Livingstone in Yeovil.