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Howard Kennedy LLP

Media & Entertainment: Publishing

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Howard Kennedy's cross-practice Media and Entertainment team offers specialist advice and representation to individuals and corporates across the whole media and entertainment industry. We advise many well-known brands as well as creative individuals from the worlds of media, advertising, music, publishing, entertainment and technology; and offer expertise in contentious and non-contentious matters including corporate, financing, IP and regulatory compliance, employment, defamation and dispute resolution.

Our areas of expertise include:

  • International broadcasting
  • Film and TV
  • Publishing
  • Social Media
  • Sport
  • Video Games and eSports
  • Marketing and Advertising

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Media & Entertainment: Publishing - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Howard Kennedy has a well-established media and entertainment practice advising major and niche publishers working in print and online, as well as authors themselves. It assists with commercial and corporate transactions, and is recommended for commercial litigation and also pre-publication and freedom of information issues. The firm offers rare expertise in the representation of living fine artists and artists' estates.
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Strengths

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  • They have a diverse group of professionals with specialised expertise across various legal areas, allowing them to handle complex matters effectively and provide well-rounded, strategic guidance.

    Media & Entertainment: Publishing respondentUK

  • Their deep expertise, strategic problem-solving, and proven track record in high-stakes matters make them a trusted and reliable partner for navigating intricate legal challenges.

    Media & Entertainment: Publishing respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark Stephens
    Mark Stephens

    Mark Stephens

    Mark Stephens is an expert in international comparative media law and regulation, and regularly represents authors and rights holders in copyright, breach of confidence, royalties and contract disputes. He is also often called upon for pre-publication and data protection advice.

    • Mark is incredible. A real street fighter for his clients. A visionary, a gutsy lawyer - one of my favourites.

      Media & Entertainment: Publishing respondentUK
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