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Media & Entertainment: Film & Television

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Media & Entertainment: Film & Television - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Sheridans is a celebrated full-service media firm with an impressive litigation offering. The firm's music lawyers act for talent, producers and managers, while its strong film and TV department advises independent producers and digital media platforms. Sheridans is also well known for its innovative gaming practice, which attracts established and startup video games developers. The firm offers considerable expertise in advising producers and artists in the theatre world.

Work Highlights

  • Sheridans advised BBC Studios on the relaunched new series of Dr Who.

Strengths

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They have excellent personal relationships with key players, diplomacy, and first-class legal know-how and prior experience.

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Sheridans have an incredible knowledge of our industry and so provides great market insight. They always manage to make the advice relevant and articulate it in a way that is specific to our business.

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They’re sharp, quick to respond, and know how to strike the right balance between protecting clients and getting deals done. They’re in your corner, thinking ahead and giving real-world advice.

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Sheridans' communication and attention to detail is exemplary. Their experience and level of research is exceptional.

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Sheridans have managed unduly aggressive counterparties with aplomb. I feel we have a partner that has our back when we need it.

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Notable Practitioners

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Howard Jones
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Eminent Practitioners
Howard Jones is the firm's managing partner and is one of the UK entertainment industry's most venerable advisers. He is particularly celebrated for his work in music and theatre.

When a big company has a tricky deal to deal with, he is the one to fix problems, and great to have on your side.

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Alex Chapman
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Alex Chapman advises games developers and content creators on all manner of commercial and corporate deals, including M&A transactions, share sales, and development and publishing agreements.

Alex has deep, relevant knowledge in various intersecting areas specific to our business. His advice is always delivered efficiently and pragmatically in a way that works for us.

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Alex Tutty
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Alex Tutty is head of the computer games and interactive entertainment department at Sheridans. He regularly acts for developers and publishers on all manner of licence agreements and advises on intellectual property issues.

We have used Alex for years and he has always provided exceptional advice. He is very much part of the business and ensures that all the advice we receive is exactly what is required.

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Jacqueline Hurt
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Jacqueline Hurt is recognised for her excellent reputation for working at the summit of film and TV. She advises Hollywood studios, UK and international producers, SVOD platforms and investors on all stages of finance, production and distribution.

We've worked with Jackie for some years and she has a very deep knowledge and experience level that we trust.

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James Kay
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James Kay leads Sheridans' media finance team. He advises investors, studios, producers and also a number of high-profile comedians on all manner of production, exploitation and carriage agreements.

James is a successful and essential part of my business.

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Claire Lewis
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Claire Lewis
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Band 2
Claire Lewis helps playwrights and impresarios bring their productions to the London stage and advises recording artists and promoters on worldwide touring arrangements. She also advises creatives and industry-side clients on album deals.
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Jeremy Roberts
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Jeremy Roberts heads Sheridans' film, TV and broadcasting department. He specifically focuses on the television sector, advising notable companies and well-known individuals in this space.

He is an excellent relationship partner with strong team behind him.

Jeremy is extremely attentive to our company and explains things well to me. He is responsive and has a great reputation, which helps when we are negotiating tricky deals.

Jeremy is a subject matter expert, he knows TV production and distribution matters incredibly well. I really enjoyed working with him.

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Nick Mahara
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Band 4
Nick Mahara acts for a range of film and television clients including producers, financiers and talent. His practice includes assisting talent on deals with major UK and US studios and producers.

Nick worked on several major deals with me and was a joy to work with.

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Robin Hilton
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Robin Hilton advises talent, producers, studios and financiers on the financing, production and monetisation of all manner of audiovisual content. He is best known for his work in film and TV, and he also acts for comedians and for music and social media stars.

We worked together on a deal and his experience shone through.

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Stephen Luckman
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Band 4
Stephen Luckman's client base includes up-and-coming and well-loved legacy artists, as well as management and media companies. He advises on commercial contracts, licence agreements and IP rights.

Stephen has handled several matters for me with impeccable skill and precision.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Media & Entertainment: Film & Television
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Jacqueline Hurt
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Band 1
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James Kay
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Band 1
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Jeremy Roberts
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Band 3
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Nick Mahara
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Band 4
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Robin Hilton
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Band 4
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Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media
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Alex Chapman
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Band 1
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Alex Tutty
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Band 1
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Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious
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Howard Jones
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Stephen Luckman
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Media & Entertainment: Theatre & Live Events
Claire Lewis
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Claire Lewis
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