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Media & Entertainment - London (Bar)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Hogarth Chambers is a highly sought-after media law set, known for its comprehensive expertise spanning the music, publishing, TV and gaming sectors. Its knowledgeable barristers regularly handle copyright infringement, comparative advertising, publishing and licensing disputes. A number of the barristers also have experience mediating media disputes. Recent examples of work include representing Entertainment One UK, the owners of Peppa Pig, in a high-profile IP infringement dispute, and acting for Getty Images in a significant claim concerning the training of AI models. One source highlights "the high number of IP practitioners whom I trust with a variety of matters on account of their broad expertise".

Adam Homes is chambers director.

Strengths

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The clerks were really good. Adam Homes, who I thought was really, really on it, came back to you really quickly on things. Everything was really helpful and exactly what you needed.

Media & Entertainment respondent
UK Bar

The clerks and barristers whom I have engaged with at Hogarth are responsive, picking up matters on short notice and at anti-social hours.

Media & Entertainment respondent
UK Bar

The clerks are very friendly. You can phone up and speak to any of them and get help. Clive Nicholls is very experienced. He is very adept at working out what is needed, what is urgent.

Media & Entertainment respondent
UK Bar

The clerks are excellent. They are always timely with responses.

Media & Entertainment respondent
UK Bar

Notable Practitioners

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Gwilym Harbottle
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Gwilym Harbottle
1
Band 1

Gwilym Harbottle advises on a broad array of media law issues and has expertise in both IP and chancery law. He has a particular strength in relation to disputes in the music industry, acting for both collecting societies and high-profile artists. He is also experienced in the handling of copyright and rights in performance matters.

I rate Gwilym highly. He is a real brain.

He is a highly regarded lawyer who acts in important cases.

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Michael Hicks
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Michael Hicks
1
Band 1

Michael Hicks has expertise in cases involving emerging media, video games software houses, e-commerce businesses and online publishers, among other more traditional media entities. He is an expert in a range of intellectual property law issues, particularly copyright. He is also adept at handling comparative advertising cases.

Michael Hicks knows the judges and what they want to see. He also has a background in software. He is excellent at having technical conversations with the clients and experts.

Michael is easy to work with, very thorough in everything he does and commercial in his approach.

It struck me from the way that he set out his case that he was realistic and practical, not aloof. He knows with intuitive sense what the case needs.

Michael Hicks is hugely respected by all the judges. He is very senior and known for being very reasonable.

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Andrew Norris
2
Andrew Norris
2
Band 2

Andrew Norris KC is highly proficient in a variety of intellectual property cases of concern to media entities, particularly those relating to copyright, image and design rights protection. He has additional expertise in contractual disputes.

He is a safe pair of hands.

Andrew is incredibly responsive and very commercial. He is very personable and very pragmatic. He is the most commercial barrister I have worked with.

He is excellent in TV format disputes.

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Thomas St Quintin
2
Thomas St Quintin
2
Band 2

Thomas St Quintin is in demand for his wide-ranging intellectual property law expertise, and most notably appears in copyright, trade mark and passing-off disputes. He is known for his strong technical ability, and is particularly skilled in acting for film and TV production companies and broadcasters. His broad practice also includes design infringement matters and contractual disputes.

Tom is a fantastic advocate.

Tom St Quintin looks at everything and considers the best path forward. He works very collaboratively with us. He is very considered and very careful in his drafting but also good on his feet.

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Guy Tritton
3
Guy Tritton
3
Band 3

Guy Tritton has a wide-ranging intellectual property practice encompassing patent litigation, complex trade mark infringement cases and copyright disputes.

He did a very thorough pleading, and I thought it was very good.

Guy is a very personable and experienced person.

He is a very big figure in this field.

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Jamie Muir Wood
3
Jamie Muir Wood
3
Band 3

Jamie Muir Wood has a notably strong media and entertainment practice, which is bolstered by his expertise in intellectual property law issues. He regularly appears in disputes relating to trade mark and copyright infringement and publishing rights, among a vast array of other matters.

He is client-friendly and thoughtful. He is a great doer who is sensible and a voice of reason. I like him.

Jamie Muir Wood is brilliant to work with. He brings clarity and strategic insight to complex trade mark disputes and is responsive and easy to work with.

Jamie Muir Wood is excellent. He is pragmatic and user-friendly.

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Simon Malynicz
3
Simon Malynicz
3
Band 3

Simon Malynicz leverages his strong IP practice to provide high-quality support to a range of clients in trade mark disputes.

Simon is extremely experienced in IP work. He is good at thinking on his feet.

Simon is a thoroughly charming advocate. He manages to persuade judges in a way not many others can of the merits of his case.

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Jonathan Moss
4
Jonathan Moss
4
Band 4

Jonathan Moss is a specialist in copyright law and other soft intellectual property matters. He has acted in notable cases concerning music, television and the use of images.

Jonathan is approachable and practical. He is adaptable on his feet, tactically excellent and has a real knack for addressing the heart of the issue.

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Sam Carter
4
Sam Carter
4
Band 4

Sam Carter operates a well-regarded practice in media law. He is well placed to handle a variety of cases, including copyright infringement, royalties, trade mark and passing-off disputes.

Sam is very capable. He really understands the music industry.

I worked with him on a significant, long-running case. It was a complicated matter and he was helpful throughout.

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Media & Entertainment
Andrew Norris KC
2
Andrew Norris KC
2
Band 2
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Simon Malynicz KC
3
Simon Malynicz KC
3
Band 3
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Juniors

London (Bar)

Media & Entertainment
Gwilym Harbottle
1
Gwilym Harbottle
1
Band 1
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Michael Hicks
1
Michael Hicks
1
Band 1
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Thomas St Quintin
2
Thomas St Quintin
2
Band 2
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Guy Tritton
3
Guy Tritton
3
Band 3
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Jamie Muir Wood
3
Jamie Muir Wood
3
Band 3
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Jonathan Moss
4
Jonathan Moss
4
Band 4
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Sam Carter
4
Sam Carter
4
Band 4
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