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Longstanding partner and Head of L&T’s Television Group, Richard advises a diverse and extensive client list which includes many leading television production companies and talent in the UK, Europe and the US. He advises on all areas of the television industry, including the creation of talent-based TV production companies, the setting up and financing of high-end television projects and all commercial arrangements to bring shows to the screen. Richard has advised on over 500 television shows, beginning with Queer As Folk in the late 90s and more recently as lead commercial lawyer on Adolescence. Richard’s work also includes executive producing many shows, bringing in missing finance, securing distribution and in some cases attaching writing, directing and acting talent. Richard was actively involved with PACT, having served on PACT Council for a number of years and being extensively involved in shaping policy across the television industry. In particular, Richard advised on the integration of the Terms of Trade for UK broadcasters which provided significant opportunities for UK ‘indies’ to build and grow sustainable businesses..

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Richard Lever leads the firm's TV practice. He is relied upon by production companies and talent-side clients for all facets of production finance and the commercial arrangements required to bring shows to people's screens.

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