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Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media
UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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We like that the team has a dedicated global capability. The lawyers we work with are experienced in the industry and many have spent time working in-house themselves.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKThe team’s commitment to entertainment and media as a dedicated sector separates them from other lawyers. They are fun to work with, which is rare among law firms.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKThey demonstrated a depth of knowledge of the relevant subject matter and were able to hone in on what mattered. It did not feel as though time was wasted or that unimportant elements were focused on.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKComplex matters and multiparty agreements are no challenge for Reed Smith.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKReed Smith are extremely knowledgeable and great at staying abreast of upcoming changes or issues that the music industry is facing.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUK
Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 Gregor Pryor
Gregor Pryor is the managing partner of Reed Smith for Europe and the Middle East. He works at the convergence of music rights, digital media and interactive content. He acts on behalf of talent as well as industry-side clients. He is clear, commercial, responsive and courteous.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKGregor is always extremely responsive to our queries and provides valuable practical insights into navigating the legal complexities in various jurisdictions.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKGregor is superb. He is a brilliant negotiator and strategist.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKGregor is always whip-smart, fast and commercial in his advice on complex matters.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKGregor's in-depth legal and commercial knowledge of music licensing and related issues is a tremendous asset to our company.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUK
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Band 1 Michael Maxtone-Smith
Michael Maxtone-Smith advises banks and investors on the financing of feature films and television series. He is a much sought-after expert in gap lending, multiparty financings and deals involving revolving lines of credit. Michael Maxtone-Smith's visibility and reputation in the market really add weight in negotiations. He is a value-add.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKMichael is very experienced and highly knowledgeable of the intricacies of our business and proactively advises us on all matters. He is possibly the best single-picture finance lawyer in the UK.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKAn industry leader.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUK
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Band 3 Nick Breen
Nick Breen advises clients on regulatory, commercial and copyright matters. His client base is drawn from a range of industries including digital media, video games and music. Nick is an excellent solicitor, extremely helpful and an expert in his field.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKNick is our stalwart purveyor of concise, commercial and actionable advice.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKWe had excellent service and leadership from Nick, especially when pulling in further support from the wider team and making further recommendations for areas that we might want to consider.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKNick is always extremely responsive to our queries and provides valuable practical insights into navigating the legal complexities of the music industry in various jurisdictions.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUKNick is fantastic and hones in on the question you need answered. I enjoy that we can quickly pick a strategy and execute towards it without equivocation.
Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media respondentUK
Ranked Individuals at Reed Smith LLP (4)
UK-wide
Michael Maxtone-Smith
Media & Entertainment: Film & Television
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Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media
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Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media
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Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious
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