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Provided by John Enser

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Partner | TMIC Practice Group Leader

John provides commercial, regulatory and copyright law advice to clients across the Technology, Media and Communications sector, in particular, those offering audio and audio-visual content via digital platforms, as well as platform operators. He has been at the forefront of digital media developments for over 30 years, assisting clients to launch new and innovative services across a range of technologies; from the dawn of satellite television, through the birth of digital interactive media to today’s multi-channel synchronised offerings across broadcast TV, tablets, smartphones and other connected devices.

As well as general entertainment content, many of John’s clients are involved in the exploitation of music and sport.

John has a particular expertise in the licensing of music rights (both individually and collectively) and has represented parties in leading UK Copyright Tribunal cases involving the licensing of music for use in CDs, DVDs, in online and mobile music, in broadcast and in on-demand television. He has also been involved in establishing licensing models for other types of music use, including in various aspects of the leisure sector.

His clients include linear and on-demand service providers, sports rights holders, record companies, pure-play digital content businesses and mobile operators as well as companies that invest in and provide debt finance to the sector.

Professional Memberships

Chairman, TV against Piracy Group

Chair of Copyright Working Group, British Screen Advisory Council

Royal Television Society

Fellow, Royal Society of the Arts

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Media & Entertainment: Film & Television - UK-wide

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John Enser is well known for his wide-ranging media and technology practice. He advises broadcasters and media companies on the full span of commercial, corporate, online regulatory and copyright law matters concerned with music and audiovisual content and its distribution.

Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious - UK-wide

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Band 4
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John Enser is well known for his wide-ranging media and technology practice. He advises broadcasters and media companies on the full span of commercial, corporate, online regulatory and copyright law matters concerned with music and audiovisual content and its distribution.

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