Firm PROFILE
Simkins LLP
UK 2026
Rankings
Leading firm in UK 2026
Ranked Departments
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Ranked Individuals
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Top figures
50
Lawyers
26
Partners
1962
Established Year
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Overview
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Simkins LLP is a leading media and commercial law firm. Founded in 1962 as one of the pioneering firms for the entertainment and media industry, the firm now works with clients from a broad range of industries, offering a full range of legal services in corporate and commercial, property, employment, private client, family and disputes. Across the practice, the firm has an outstanding reputation for providing high-quality, responsive advice that is commercial and focussed on its clients’ needs.
Industry sectors (12)
- Advertising
- Brand & Content Protection
- Digital & Technology
- Film & TV
- Hospitality, Retail & Leisure
- Media
- Music
- Publishing
- Sport
- Talent & Influencers
- Theatre
- Video Games
Capabilities (8)
- Commercial
- Corporate
- Disputes
- Employment
- Family
- Media
- Property
- Reputation
Clients (11)
- BMG Rights Management
- Bronte Film & Television
- International Olympic Committee
- Iron Maiden
- JK Rowling
- P!nk
- PPL
- PRS for Music
- The Blair Partnership
- The Estate of David Bowie
- Universal Music Group
Key people
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Euan Lawson
Managing Partner
Ed Baden-Powell
Partner, Commercial
Gideon Benaim
Partner, Reputation
Paddy Gardiner
Partner, Disputes
Deborah Jeff
Partner, Family
David O'Dwyer
Partner, Property
Giao Pacey
Partner, Corporate
Victoria Willson
Partner, Employment
Oliver Sharp
Partner, Private Client
Ranked Offices at Simkins LLP
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Ranked Departments at Simkins LLP (5)
Ranked Individuals at Simkins LLP (15)
London (Firms)
Flora Grossman
Family/Children Law
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Victoria Willson
Employment: Senior Executive
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Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth
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UK-wide
Gideon Benaim
Head of Defamation/Reputation Management
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Euan Lawson
Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious
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Jonathan Blair
Media & Entertainment: Film & Television
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Paddy Gardiner
Media & Entertainment: Music: Contentious
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Tom Iverson
Media & Entertainment: Music: Contentious
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Ed Baden-Powell
Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious
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James Harman
Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious
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Caroline Copeland
Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing
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Nick Eziefula
Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious
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Jon Oakley
Defamation/Reputation Management
View profile Tom Iverson
Defamation/Reputation Management
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Jessica Welch
Defamation/Reputation Management
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Top figures
50
Lawyers
26
Partners
1962
Established Year
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