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Media & Entertainment - London (Bar)

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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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Notable Practitioners

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Jessie Bowhill
Jessie Bowhill
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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.

She is absolutely excellent.

Jessie Bowhill is brilliant. She is ferociously bright, extremely user-friendly, happy to help and very commercial.

Jaani Riordan
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Jaani Riordan
1
Band 1

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.

He does leading cases in the area.

Jaani has a big brain and encyclopaedic knowledge. Everybody fights to get him because he's a junior but he's absolutely brilliant.

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Ashton Chantrielle
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Band 2

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.

She is really bright, personable and great with clients. She knows her stuff.

Jonathan Hill
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Jonathan Hill
2
Band 2

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.

Lindsay Lane
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Lindsay Lane
2
Band 2

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.

She has a very successful practice in media and entertainment.

She is well known in the copyright space.

Martin Howe
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Martin Howe
3
Band 3

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.

Martin's knowledge of the real complexities of IP law is really outstanding. He is very eminent and yet very user-friendly.

Martin Howe is an unflappable advocate.

Ranked Barristers at
8 New Square

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Media & Entertainment

Lindsay Lane KC
2
Lindsay Lane KC
2
Band 2
Martin Howe KC
3
Martin Howe KC
3
Band 3

Juniors

London (Bar)

Media & Entertainment

Jessie Bowhill
Jessie Bowhill
Star Individuals
Jaani Riordan
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Jaani Riordan
1
Band 1
2
Ashton Chantrielle
2
Band 2
Jonathan Hill
2
Jonathan Hill
2
Band 2