Chambers Review
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TMT: Media, Entertainment & Sport - United Arab Emirates
What the Team is Known For
The Bench is a uniquely structured virtual law firm with a physical presence in Fujairah. It handles a range of notable matters in the media space, including with regard to music licensing and sponsorship agreements, as well as advising various studios on matters underpinning the development of feature films. It also provides an array of advice on telecoms regulatory issues and commercial agreements relating to major tech projects.
Strengths
Their response times are good and we get great value for money.
Work Highlights
The Bench counselled LPME Studios on a variety of legal matters arising from the launch of its record label, LPME Records, and the label's debut release.
Notable practitioners
Mark Hill is noted for his three decades of experience in the media, entertainment and technology spheres. He is frequently retained by clients in these sectors to advise on a broad range of commercial and regulatory issues. He recently joined The Bench after leaving Charles Russell Speechlys.
Mark is a local point man in sports work for many clients and is well respected.
Mark Hill is a standout media lawyer.
Firm founder Joby Beretta has a wealth of experience spanning tech and telecoms. He has experience in advising on outsourcing agreements and the rollout of new e-commerce programmes. He is equally capable of handling media and entertainment work.
Joby Beretta's advice is always great. He is really good at solving problems.
Lara Haidar is a legal director who is regularly active on sports, media and entertainment matters. Her work in these fields often has an IP dimension, with experience in the development of NFT platforms. She recently joined The Bench after leaving Charles Russell Speechlys.
Lara Haidar knows her stuff.
Senior consultant Kelly Tymburski is well known for her work in the tech and telecoms sectors. She frequently advises on the broader commercial aspects of TMT deals, including licensing agreements.