Department profile
8 New Square

Media & Entertainment

UK Bar Guide 2026 : London (Bar)


8 New Square

Rankings

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Media & Entertainment - London (Bar)

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

8 New Square is a well-established set that houses "a great selection of junior and senior barristers" who are active in the media law field. The set is especially renowned for its strength in IP disputes, such as copyright, trade mark and design right claims. Members act for an enviable roster of clients in the media and entertainment sector, which encompasses film producers, record companies, social media platforms, broadcasters, gaming publishers, collecting societies, musicians and artists. The set's members have recently acted in Sheeran & Ors v Chokri & Ors, a well-publicised copyright infringement dispute concerning Ed Sheeran's hit song 'Shape of You'.

Ben Newham is chambers director.

Strengths

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  • The set is brilliantly clerked. The clerks really understand what solicitors need and always deliver.

    Media & Entertainment respondentUK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jaani Riordan
    Band 1Jaani Riordan

    Jaani Riordan

    Jaani Riordan is a well-regarded barrister with a strong IP and technology litigation practice. He is regularly instructed to advise startup companies on intellectual property protection and confidentiality. He also acted in significant test cases before the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

    • He is very hard-working. I would highlight his originality of thought.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUK Bar
    • He does leading cases in the area.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUK Bar
    • Jaani has a big brain and encyclopaedic knowledge. Everybody fights to get him because he's a junior but he's absolutely brilliant.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUK Bar
  • Band 2Ashton Chantrielle
    Band 2Ashton Chantrielle

    Ashton Chantrielle

    Ashton Chantrielle has a very busy and broad media and entertainment practice. She is regularly instructed by high-profile clients and has particular expertise in matters related to copyright law.

    • Ashton Chantrielle is a very good barrister.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUK Bar
    • She is really bright, personable and great with clients. She knows her stuff.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUK Bar
  • Band 2Jonathan Hill
    Band 2Jonathan Hill

    Jonathan Hill

    Jonathan Hill is noted for his expert representation of media and entertainment companies in contentious matters. His practice has a particular focus on IP matters, including copyright and trade mark infringement cases.

    • Jonathan is a great barrister who is across the big picture and detail of a case. He is good with clients and always available.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUK Bar
  • Band 2Lindsay Lane
    Band 2Lindsay Lane

    Lindsay Lane

    Lindsay Lane KC has a high level of experience in intellectual property disputes, including trade mark and passing-off matters, confidential information and copyright infringement. She has appeared before the Copyright Tribunal on numerous occasions.

    • Lindsay Lane KC has a stellar reputation.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUK Bar
    • She has a very successful practice in media and entertainment.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUK Bar
    • She is well known in the copyright space.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUK Bar
  • Band 3Martin Howe
    Band 3Martin Howe

    Martin Howe

    Martin Howe KC commands a reputation as an accomplished copyright silk with noted expertise in EU law matters. He regularly appears before the ECJ and has an in-depth understanding of computing, internet and broadcasting issues. He routinely advises broadcasters on satellite and internet streaming matters.

    • Martin is an experienced advocate and a good safe pair of hands.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUK Bar
    • Martin's knowledge of the real complexities of IP law is really outstanding. He is very eminent and yet very user-friendly.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUK Bar
    • Martin Howe is an unflappable advocate.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUK Bar
  • New SilksJessie Bowhill
    New SilksJessie Bowhill

    Jessie Bowhill

    Jessie Bowhill is a barrister with a well-regarded media and entertainment practice focusing on intellectual property law, particularly copyright-related claims. She represents production companies, musicians and other clients in a range of disputes. She is also experienced in the handling of design right and trade mark infringement matters.

    • I have been against her in some pretty heavy litigation. She is fantastic.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUK Bar
    • She is absolutely excellent.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUK Bar
    • Jessie Bowhill is brilliant. She is ferociously bright, extremely user-friendly, happy to help and very commercial.

      Media & Entertainment respondentUK Bar

Ranked Barristers at 8 New Square (6)

London (Bar)

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