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Philip Lee LLP

TMT: Media

Europe Guide 2026 : Ireland


Philip Lee LLP

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About

Provided by Philip Lee LLP

Media: We specialise in media and entertainment. We assist our clients in commercialising and protecting their content across platforms. Our film and television practice is recognised as the largest and most active in the Irish market. We have been engaged in connection with almost every feature film, major television drama and animation series produced in Ireland in recent years. From the moment a project begins we advise on securing or acquiring the rights to the project; the contractual arrangements to finance and produce the project; and the distribution of the project around the world. Our team is experienced in advising clients on structuring the financing for projects and we have particular expertise on advising on Ireland’s tax incentive for film, television and online-distributed projects, Section 481.

Technology: We have been providing technology-related advice to clients since we began in 1993.  Our work ranges from advising public and private sector clients on their ICT projects and needs and on their interactions with technology companies, to advising technology companies themselves on all aspects of their businesses.

Our tech savvy team members combine qualifications in law and IT engineering, in addition to members who worked for 12+ years in ICT before qualifying as solicitors, thus uniquely providing us with the ability to grasp the technical detail as well as legal aspects of any project.  

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TMT: Media - Ireland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Philip Lee has an outstanding TMT practice with comprehensive activity across the media sector. The law firm assists an impressive array of local and foreign producers with the financing and production of films and television series. The skilled IT team handles procurement mandates and data protection compliance matters for public sector clients, as well as the development of software platforms. The department has experience advising on serious data breaches, including representing clients in related high profile disputes.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Philip Lee advised O'Sullivan Productions on matters relating to the production of "Bloodaxe" for Amazon MGM Studios.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Philip Lee has an unmatched knowledge of international production legal matters and a commercial approach that prioritises the client.

    TMT: Media respondentEurope
  • Philip Lee has a close relationship to the industry, leading to a uniquely informed expertise.

    TMT: Media respondentEurope
  • Philip Lee is excellent, the team is always available and prompt.

    TMT: Media respondentEurope
  • The department has deep and varied expertise, a unique perspective on the regulatory challenges and very significant hands-on experience both on the advisory and litigation sides.

    TMT: Media respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jonathan Kelly
    Band 1Jonathan Kelly

    Jonathan Kelly

    Jonathan Kelly has significant experience in advising on the production and financing of films and television programmes.
    • Jonathan is hugely experienced, very knowledgeable and well regarded in the international industry. He is also a good closer and dealmaker.

      TMT: Media respondentEurope
    • Jonathan is just fantastic. He is fast and thorough.

      TMT: Media respondentEurope
    • Jonathan Kelly is excellent.

      TMT: Media respondentEurope
  • Band 2Brian Gormley
    Band 2Brian Gormley

    Brian Gormley

    Brian Gormley advises prominent producers on the financing and production of films and television series. He also works on transactions involving production companies.

    • Brian always provides the highest level of service.

      TMT: Media respondentEurope
    • Brian's knowledge is impressive. He is a smart lawyer who summarises issues and provides them in layman's terms.

      TMT: Media respondentEurope

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