Media & Entertainment: Music
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
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Reed Smith has a superb digital media practice with additional strength in the fields of TV and film production, broadcasting and media finance. It acts for a roster of prestigious and startup digital content entities and music streaming services, and is able to draw on expertise from its international network. The firm works at the cutting edge of interactive entertainment and developments in social media.
Work Highlights
- Reed Smith represented Natixis Coficine in relation to the financing of the latest Mike Leigh film.
Strengths
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"Reed Smith provides quick turnaround times and the lawyers are very business-savvy."
"Reed Smith are thoughtful in approach and efficient in execution. The service provision and responsiveness is excellent and exactly what you would expect from a top-class firm."
"Reed Smith has highly professional lawyers who have very deep and broad knowledge of the sector."
"Reed Smith are very good at getting ahead of issues and adapting to changing deals."
"Reed Smith are often the first to opine on new law and changes to the music industry and copyright landscape. They always respond within 24 hours and provide advice within the prescribed deadline."
"Reed Smith provides quick turnaround times and the lawyers are very business-savvy."
"Reed Smith are thoughtful in approach and efficient in execution. The service provision and responsiveness is excellent and exactly what you would expect from a top-class firm."
"Reed Smith has highly professional lawyers who have very deep and broad knowledge of the sector."
"Reed Smith are very good at getting ahead of issues and adapting to changing deals."
"Reed Smith are often the first to opine on new law and changes to the music industry and copyright landscape. They always respond within 24 hours and provide advice within the prescribed deadline."
Notable Practitioners
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 is one of the best media and entertainment lawyers in London and a pleasure to work with on any transaction."
"Michael is highly experienced and qualified, with a broad and deep knowledge of the sector. He is also personable, efficient and reliable every time."
"Michael is an experienced and highly regarded lawyer. The counsel, guidance and expertise offered is highly valued and something we rely on."
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.
"Gregor provides practical advice based on strong copyright law knowledge and years of experience in music copyright."
"Gregor is among the best I have worked with. He is responsive, strategic, thoughtful and accommodating. He is able to give us extremely knowledgeable, up-to-date and thoughtful, strategic advice."
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 - very approachable and understanding."
"Nick is very responsive and has great knowledge and experience of advertising matters."
"Nick is always there to help even with the most sophisticated issues. His advice is business-oriented, concise and well thought out."
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