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Media & Entertainment: Film & Television
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Fieldfisher advised 1SP Agency on its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Studio CO2.
Strengths
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Fieldfisher's strength is their experience and standing with international financiers and banks. They are very client-oriented and responsive.
Media & Entertainment: Film & Television respondentUKFieldfisher’s lawyers are not just expert legal advisers, they’re embedded in the media ecosystem. Their advice is not only legally sound, but grounded in commercial and creative realities.
Media & Entertainment: Film & Television respondentUKTheir overall knowledge of the industry and their business-oriented approach in their advice stands out. They are very experienced and are able to think flexibly to find a solution that is compliant.
Media & Entertainment: Film & Television respondentUKThey have good, in-depth knowledge of the TV industry and its regulatory landscape.
Media & Entertainment: Film & Television respondentUKKnowing the industry and the player helps in finding the right path through in reasonable time. They adapt to our culture and guidelines for doing business.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 3 
Band 3 David J Bond
David Bond advises industry associations and major brands on all commercial and regulatory facets of advertising, marketing and sponsorship. He also has experience defending clients from complaints to the ASA and Ofcom. David is very responsive. He plans and sticks to budget and the product is good.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Stephen L Saltzman
Stephen Saltzman co-heads the Film & Television department at Fieldfisher. He frequently assists on production matters including production purchasing agreements, production rights, and financing arrangements among others. He acts for financing banks, studios and media agencies.
Stephen Saltzman is the kind of lawyer every complex media deal needs. He is a true veteran with strategic insight, calm authority, and deal fluency that makes him an invaluable commercial ally.
Media & Entertainment: Film & Television respondentUKAn excellent lawyer.
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Associates to watch 
Associates to watch Sonal Patel Oliva
Sonal Patel Oliva advises household-name brands on myriad advertising, sponsorship and brand ambassador agreements, ASA and consumer protection website audits and the defence of complaints to the regulator. She has also recently advised online marketplaces on compliance and adtech procurement.
Sonal is very experienced and knowledgeable in her area. She is always there for us when we need practical advice, especially in light of the needs and realities of our company.
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Ranked Individuals at Fieldfisher (3)
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David J Bond
Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing
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Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing
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Media & Entertainment: Film & Television
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