TMT: Media
Europe Guide 2024 : Ireland
Band 1
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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.
Chambers Review
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
- Philip Lee assisted Sky Ireland with a dispute relating to the illegal use of technology to decrypt Sky TV.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Philip Lee always provides clear guidance and knowledge on any complex matter that may arise."
"The team has good breadth and an industry-specific knowledge base."
"Philip Lee always provides clear guidance and knowledge on any complex matter that may arise."
"The team has good breadth and an industry-specific knowledge base."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Kelly has significant experience in advising on the production and financing of films and television programmes.
"Jonathan Kelly is an excellent partner to have on any project."
Brian Gormley advises prominent producers on the financing and production of films and television series.
"Brian Gormley offers advice and services to the highest standard."
Ranked Lawyers at
Philip Lee LLP
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Members
Provided by Philip Lee LLP
Head of Department
Eoghan Doyle
Sean McElligott
Head of Department