Media & Entertainment

Ian Mill KC is a runaway star of the media and entertainment Bar who is widely regarded as the leading silk for music industry clients. He continues to be instructed in cutting-edge commercial and intellectual property cases, and has expert knowledge of Section 97A internet blocking orders. His practice also covers film, TV and publishing disputes.

Mark Vinall is a highly regarded barrister who has forged a distinguished practice in the field of media and entertainment law. He regularly appears on his own and alongside leading silks in high-value, cutting-edge cases involving TV and film production companies, broadcasters, record companies and musicians.

Robert Howe KC is a highly regarded media and entertainment silk who acts for both claimants and defendants in the music, television and broadcasting sectors on both commercial and intellectual property matters. Commentators highlight his strong oral advocacy and presentation skills.

Tom Cleaver has firmly established a reputation as one of the leading barristers in the area of media and entertainment. He is in high demand for his expertise in complex music, emerging media and gaming disputes.

Tom Weisselberg KC is a strong silk who is held in high esteem for his broad entertainment practice. He is praised for his technical ability, and he represents claimants and defendants in complex contractual, copyright and patent litigation and arbitrations. Weisselberg is held in particularly high regard for his expertise in cases in the TV and music sectors.

Celia Rooney is a barrister who is frequently instructed by well-known recording artists in the music industry. She has experience handling disputes involving royalties, intellectual property, breach of contract and fraud.

Jason Pobjoy is a very well-regarded practitioner in the media space who is regularly sought out by leading media companies. He is extremely experienced in acting on matters relating to freedom of expression, privacy and impartiality obligations.

Shane Sibbel is noted for his expertise in handling IP cases in the media and entertainment sector. He is particularly well regarded for his handling of complex matters involving online copyright infringement.

Thomas de la Mare KC commands an excellent reputation as a leading media law barrister with expertise in advertising and broadcasting law, among other areas. His media practice is complemented by additional expertise in regulatory, intellectual property, EU and public law.

Tom Hickman KC has a flourishing reputation at the media and entertainment Bar, and receives particular accolades for his skill in navigating contract disputes in the music and TV sectors. He has additional expertise at appellate level.

Andrew Hunter KC is a recognised commercial and media law expert who attracts praise for his calm manner when dealing with clients. He is a renowned expert in royalties cases.

Hollie Higgins can boast an impressive level of experience across various media law issues, including media regulation, commercial rights and privacy.

James Segan KC maintains a broad media and entertainment practice which focuses on issues in the music and TV sectors. This expertise is supplemented by his experience of competition, EU and public law. He also has significant experience in Copyright Tribunal matters.

Robert Anderson KC is a leading silk who maintains a broad commercial practice, encompassing sports litigation in addition to media and entertainment claims. He combines longstanding expertise in phone-hacking claims with experience in high-profile media disputes for clients in the theatre, publishing, music and telecoms sectors, among others.

Daniel Burgess is an experienced barrister with a strong reputation for representing musicians, producers and composers in a range of media disputes.