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Media & Entertainment - Scotland

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What the Team is Known For

Burness Paull is a distinguished media and entertainment practice advising on the full spread of commercial media law issues. The firm leverages substantial litigation and corporate capabilities to the benefit of clients in the sector. It is increasingly involved in advising clients on investment transactions in the media sector. The team continues to act for the BBC, along with other major TV production companies and broadcasters. It offers additional expertise with regard to sports law.

Work Highlights

  • Burness Paull advised PPL PRS, a joint venture, on its enforcement campaign in Scotland. The firm corresponded with venues regarding their need for a licence from PPL PRS to play or perform music at the premises in public.

Strengths

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Their strengths are their expertise, understanding, support and pertinent advice. It was clear we were in safe hands.

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They have a team of experienced and knowledgeable lawyers who understand not only our business but also the full legal process, along with advising us on legal and commercial merits of any case.

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Burness Paull's lawyers are accessible and have a collaborative approach. They are highly customer-oriented.

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Notable Practitioners

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Colin Hulme
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Colin Hulme
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Colin Hulme is well known for his rights management work, in particular contentious copyright matters. His clients include broadcasters and collection societies.

Colin Hulme is very experienced, affable and solution-oriented.

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Megan Briggs
Megan Briggs
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Megan Briggs is a senior associate with substantial experience litigating music and image copyright infringement disputes on behalf of collection societies.

Her attention to detail, her proactive approach and her thorough understanding of case law and legislative developments mean we can always rely on her for sound legal advice.

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Colin Hulme
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Colin Hulme
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Megan Briggs
Megan Briggs
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