Media & Entertainment: Publishing
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Provided by Wiggin LLP
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.
Chambers Review
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 continued to act for WarnerBros Discovery as lead outside production counsel on all its UK and EU film and television projects, which includes Succession.
Strengths
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"We send the trickiest work to Wiggin. They are very good at managing this work, are very cost-effective and have a trimmer structure."
"The team at Wiggin are excellent to work with. They have outstanding knowledge of the music industry, in particular of legal developments in copyright litigation and their impact on music litigation."
"It is a joy to work with Wiggin. They are extremely thorough, well briefed and well prepared. They always put in an immense amount of effort and take a lot of pride in their work."
"They are very switched on and well plugged into world of media. They are at the top of their game."
"I would say Wiggin is the fastest-acting, most pragmatic and experienced firm in the media finance space today. They are extremely solutions-oriented, and the interests of the client are top of mind."
"We send the trickiest work to Wiggin. They are very good at managing this work, are very cost-effective and have a trimmer structure."
"The team at Wiggin are excellent to work with. They have outstanding knowledge of the music industry, in particular of legal developments in copyright litigation and their impact on music litigation."
"It is a joy to work with Wiggin. They are extremely thorough, well briefed and well prepared. They always put in an immense amount of effort and take a lot of pride in their work."
"They are very switched on and well plugged into world of media. They are at the top of their game."
"I would say Wiggin is the fastest-acting, most pragmatic and experienced firm in the media finance space today. They are extremely solutions-oriented, and the interests of the client are top of mind."
Notable Practitioners
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 is the best in the business."
Charles Moore serves as Wiggin's senior partner. He advises Hollywood studios, SVOD platforms, and UK and international producers on all stages of film, TV and video finance, production and distribution.
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.
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.
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 is a leading expert on video game law and advice. His service and vision have been excellent."
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.
"Chris is an outstanding lawyer. He deals with transactions very efficiently and smoothly, and has a very good knowledge of the film and TV industry. I would recommend him very highly."
"Chris is very user-friendly, practical and very good at closing deals."
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.
"Dan brings a level of experience, pragmatism and sophistication that is way beyond his years. He innately understands the deals I present to him and remains unflappable and reasonable."
"We love Dan. He is an all-round excellent advocate and truly cares about how his work affects our business."
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 great. He is well respected in the market and does a lot of UK TV-related work."
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 a strategic and decisive leader. She has a thorough and extensive knowledge of the law, is very practical and is a pleasure to work with."
"Rachel is a fantastic manager of cases. She works with a small team and they take on big-ticket litigation, which she runs in an unflappable and efficient way that is very impressive."
"Rachel is very accessible and engaged in her work and always provides clear, commercially relevant advice. She takes into account the concerns and drivers of her clients and is a forceful litigator."
Peter Lewin advises games companies, developers and distributors on a variety of issues, including publishing, development and partnership agreements.
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.
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.
"I really rate Grainne very highly."
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 is really good in this sector."
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