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Media & Entertainment: Publishing

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The best in the business of media.

From Hollywood studios, through major TV production companies and record labels, to publishers, broadcasters and football clubs, we are closely engaged across the broadest spectrum of the media industry.

Our market-leading media specialists draw on many years of experience in the sector to assist media businesses in the financing, exploitation and protection of their content on all platforms.

Recognised in the legal directories as being in the top tier for media and entertainment work, we offer innovative and cutting edge solutions to the challenges faced by our media clients.

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Media & Entertainment: Publishing - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Wiggin has a dynamic media group practising at the forefront of the film and TV sector. It acts for independent producers, major studios and banks, with renowned strength in media finance and production. The firm also features a strong publishing offering, advising online and print media businesses on commercial matters and litigation. The team has a strong grasp of emerging technologies and advice with regard to interactive media, gaming and e-sports. The firm is home to a renowned music practice.

Work Highlights

  • Wiggin advised Cofiloisirs on a slate of UK and European film projects including The Brutalist, Constellation, and The Phoenician Scheme.

Strengths

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They have extensive knowledge of the legal and market applicable to television productions. Their people are smart, capable and extremely diligent with an incredible work ethic and terrific judgement.

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They have an extremely professional team. They understand the essence of our needs, but also the perspective of our partners and regulators. The advice is always clear, concise and to the point.

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It's a joy to work with them. We have regular calls, and they are very responsive, even on ad hoc matters. The team work well together and have been able to support us to an exceptional standard.

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Wiggin are great to work with; they have a great deal of knowledge on the contentious side; they're very responsive and have a very friendly team.

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I cannot imagine a way they could add more value to our business. They consistently deliver top-quality results and they understand the business deeply and thoroughly.

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Notable Practitioners

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Caroline Kean
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Caroline Kean
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Senior Statespeople
Caroline Kean is recommended for her litigation practice in publishing, which takes in copyright and contract disputes as well as advice on reporting restrictions and defamation risk. She is also an expert in data protection and freedom of information issues in media.

Caroline Kean is great, always has been - the person that made Wiggin what it is today.

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Medwyn Jones
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Medwyn Jones
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Senior Statespeople
Medwyn Jones advises on the full cycle of television finance, development and distribution. He is also often engaged on issues concerning the exploitation of secondary and ancillary rights, corporate transactions involving production companies, and sponsorship and broadcasting matters.
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David Quli
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David Quli
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Eminent Practitioners
David Quli advises financiers, producers and distributors on the full cycle of film, TV and audiovisual content production and delivery. He is best known for his financing expertise, including working on the funding and structuring of international co-productions.
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Christopher Hanson
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Christopher Hanson
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Christopher Hanson works with studios and financial institutions on the funding of major film and TV projects in the UK and USA. He also advises on M&A deals in the sector.
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Paul Gardner
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Paul Gardner
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Paul Gardner is head of the video games sector group at Wiggin. He is well known for his work advising games studios, publishers and other industry clients on all facets of product development, licensing, distribution and regulation.

Paul knows everything about video games law and beyond. He is our go-to person for most legal matters.

Paul has a calm and reassuring presence. He is unflappable; nothing is too much trouble for him.

Paul is one of the most experienced video game lawyers walking on Earth.

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Daniel Whybrew
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Daniel Whybrew
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Daniel Whybrew advises financiers, studios, SVODs and distributors on all aspects of the film and TV production and delivery cycle. He has particular experience structuring finance transactions and security arrangements.
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Neil Gillard
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Neil Gillard
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Neil Gillard is highly recommended for his work on behalf of production companies in all stages of film and TV finance, production and distribution. He frequently advises on the cross-border licensing of popular TV productions and franchises.

Neil is a pleasure to work with, always helpful and calm, and gives excellent advice.

Neil is very sharp, knows the industry, the players and the commissioners. He understands the deal structures, and is fast and responsive.

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Rachel Alexander
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Rachel Alexander
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Rachel Alexander co-leads the music department and is noted for her expertise in copyright claims, acting for clients including major labels and rights holders.

Rachel is very knowledgeable, extremely organised, and a strategic thinker. She shows very good leadership on the litigation.

She is an excellent lawyer, both technically and strategically. You would always want her on your side of a dispute.

Rachel is calm, collected, and more across the detail than any other lawyer we use.

Rachel Alexander has profound knowledge of the music industry and online copyright.

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Alexander Ross
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Alexander Ross
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Alexander Ross co-leads Wiggin's music department. He is recognised for his expertise in the licensing of music and content across all manner of media formats, with a particular focus on digital platforms.

Alexander knows everything about music law and we love working with him.

Alexander is able to explain complex issues in practical terms.

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Peter Lewin
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Peter Lewin
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Peter Lewin advises games companies, developers and distributors on a variety of issues, including publishing, development and partnership agreements.

Peter is very smart; very up to date on industry trends, able to advise in multiple arenas; he makes himself available at all times and is pleasant to work with.

We love working with Pete! He's like an extension of our team and I don't know where we'd be without his advice.

His industry knowledge is exceptional. He just seems to know all the game studios and games out there.

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Alexander Lea
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Alexander Lea
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Alexander Lea frequently supports major studios as a production counsel as well as on corporate tax and production incentives structuring.

Alex is knowledgeable, kind, patient and a pleasure to work with.

Alex is capable and responsive, working with him was a good experience.

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Grainne McKenna
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Grainne McKenna
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Grainne McKenna is a key member of the film and television department at Wiggin. She is particularly focused on acting as production counsel on both large-scale and smaller projects.

Grainne is very responsive and is capable of closing even the most challenging deals.

Grainne is extremely knowledgeable, good natured and pragmatic. She provides timely and appropriate advice which can be easily implemented.

Grainne is fantastic in every respect.

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Isabel Davies
Isabel Davies
Star Associates
Isabel Davies is a talented associate with a broad practice in the games industry, acting for the likes of developers, publishers and content creators.

Isabel has huge games industry knowledge, particularly on the regulatory side.

Isabel is very amiable, knowledgeable and personable. She has excellent client care skills and is a very good communicator.

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Georgina Hart
Georgina Hart
Associates to watch

Georgina Hart is a litigator with extensive experience in music and broader media sector copyright and trade mark disputes.

Georgie is an absolute star and provides detailed, reasoned analysis and advice.

Georgina Hart is great to work with, extremely diligent, switched on and bright.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Media & Entertainment: Film & Television
Medwyn Jones
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Medwyn Jones
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Senior Statespeople
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David Quli
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David Quli
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Eminent Practitioners
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Christopher Hanson
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Christopher Hanson
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Band 1
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Daniel Whybrew
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Daniel Whybrew
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Band 2
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Neil Gillard
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Neil Gillard
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Band 2
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Alexander Lea
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Alexander Lea
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Band 4
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Grainne McKenna
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Grainne McKenna
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Band 4
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Media & Entertainment: Games, Interactive Entertainment & Social Media
Paul Gardner
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Paul Gardner
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Peter Lewin
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Peter Lewin
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Isabel Davies
Isabel Davies
Star Associates
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Media & Entertainment: Music: Contentious
Rachel Alexander
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Rachel Alexander
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Band 2
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Georgina Hart
Georgina Hart
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Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious
Alexander Ross
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Alexander Ross
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Media & Entertainment: Publishing
Caroline Kean
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Caroline Kean
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Senior Statespeople
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Rachel Alexander
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Rachel Alexander
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Band 3
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