TMT: Media - Australia
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Simpsons Solicitors' well-resourced and established team has carved out an enviable reputation as a boutique entertainment and IP firm. It maintains an ability to advise on both transactional and contentious issues, and is noted for its close focus on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property in the music sector. Simpsons additionally advises an array of prestigious libraries, galleries and museums at both national and state levels on practice area issues.
Strengths
Simpsons are unmatched in their ability to diffuse seemingly stressful situations. Yes, they bring skill, wisdom and strategy to the matter, but this is consistently delivered with professionalism.
Simpsons have always been fantastic at adding value to our business by suggesting improvements for consideration, but never in a pushy way that is just angling for work, but in a way that benefits us.
Work Highlights
Simpsons represented Hopscotch Features in NSW Supreme Court proceedings brought by Entertainment One regarding a contractual dispute involving a slate of Australian films.
Notable practitioners
Adam Moxon Simpson is a Sydney-based litigation specialist whose expertise in the media space extends to cover an impressive range of subsectors, including book and digital publishing, games, music, and museums and galleries.
Adam provides intelligent and commercially attuned advice that is sensitive to the organisational needs and drivers of his clients.
I think he is brilliant. If I had him in every country, I would be very happy. He does not shy away from thinking outside the box, I think they are top-notch.
Jules Munro is an experienced adviser to music publishers and rights holders on a broad range of issues, including commercial, intellectual property, copyright and licensing matters.
Jules is highly knowledgeable but if there is anything he is unsure about, he has a great team he can consult to get us the best advice.
No matter is ever too difficult for Jules. He can focus on granular detail with precision and intellect, consistently devising strategies that resolve, at times, seemingly impossible circumstances.
Mark Bamford advises from the Sydney office on a range of issues principally affecting clients from the film, television, music and new technology entertainment media.
Mark is very responsive and understanding of concerns and demonstrates a sophisticated level of management of the matter at hand.
