Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media
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CMS has a major presence in the media sphere, offering superb expertise in corporate matters. It advises broadcasters on channel distribution agreements, and film producers on major motion picture development. The firm also offers a celebrated gaming and games tax relief practice, and strong presence in the digital and social media field. The firm also has a highly respected advertising and marketing department with a glittering brand-side client base. Additionally, the team features a significant commercial and contentious music practice.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised NBCUniversal and Sky on their new partnership with MultiChoice Group for the Showmax streaming service.
Strengths
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"They are really outstanding in every thing they do for us. They are very proactive, hugely commercial and experienced in our industry."
"Their strengths are their depth of expertise, their ability to manage variability within stakeholders and their ability to add genuine value."
"They are a go-to for matters that require sound knowledge and understanding of both the law and of this sector."
"The service from CMS is excellent. They have a broad pool of associates."
"They are really outstanding in every thing they do for us. They are very proactive, hugely commercial and experienced in our industry."
"Their strengths are their depth of expertise, their ability to manage variability within stakeholders and their ability to add genuine value."
"They are a go-to for matters that require sound knowledge and understanding of both the law and of this sector."
"The service from CMS is excellent. They have a broad pool of associates."
Notable Practitioners
Selina Potter advises broadcasters, SVOD platforms and rights holders on all aspects of film and TV content acquisition, carriage and distribution. She also advises on media regulation with respect to major M&A and joint ventures in broadcasting.
"It is always a total pleasure to deal with Selina. She is composed, assured and a genuine expert in a crowded field."
"Selina is just delightful and one of the best lawyers."
John Enser is well known for his wide-ranging media and technology practice. He advises broadcasters and media companies on the full span of commercial, corporate, online regulatory and copyright law matters concerned with music and audiovisual content and its distribution.
"John has a very good reputation in the music field and provides strong, strategic advice."
"John is very well respected, especially in the copyright area."
Victoria Gaskell advises production companies, SVOD platforms and broadcasters on all manner of commercial and regulatory matters. She also handles joint ventures and M&A in the sector.
"Victoria is very proactive, hugely commercial and experienced in terms of our industry sector."
Clive Gringras is head of the technology, media and telecommunications practice group at CMS. He is a consummate technology lawyer, advising leading software, online marketplace and social media companies on all manner of commercial, regulatory, IP and data privacy matters.
Steven Corney is a media litigator with an impressive roster of music, broadcasting and digital media clients. He is highly recommended for copyright infringement, commercial, royalty and tortious disputes.
"Steven has excellent commercial awareness."
Stuart Helmer is head of the CMS advertising and marketing group in London. He advises a broad range of businesses on compliance as well as contentious advertising matters and is experienced in dealing with complaints made to the ASA.
Tom Scourfield is a solicitor-advocate and is the UK chair of the consumer products sector group at CMS. He has notable expertise in intellectual property and provides advice to clients in advertising disputes as well as on matters relating to regulatory compliance and greenwashing.
"Tom is outstanding. He is highly commercial, clear and responsive."
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