Ranking tables

Media & Entertainment | UK

Northern Ireland

The section caters to clients in the media industry in relation to contentious and non-contentious matters. We rank firms for specialist expertise in film and television, advertising and marketing, music, theatre, publishing and gaming and social media. Individuals are ranked relative to one another by specialism.  Non-contentious work as covered by this section may include production, financing and distribution concerns, as well as IP, licensing and supplementary rights planning. 

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Band 1

  1. Millar McCall Wylie
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    Millar McCall Wylie
    Media & Entertainment
    2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Millar McCall Wylie is a pre-eminent media and entertainment practice in Northern Ireland, offering deep expertise to clients in the film and TV sector. It has noted capabilities in media finance, production and distribution. The firm continues to act for Northern Ireland Screen on international productions, as well as advising numerous other producers and financiers. The team is further sought after for work in digital media, music and theatre, and has a formidable commercial litigation arm.
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Band 2

  1. A&L Goodbody
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    A&L Goodbody
    Media & Entertainment
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    A&L Goodbody has an estimable media practice which attracts multinational corporates and local talent alike. The team's clients include newspaper publishers, broadcasters, sporting organisations and major tech companies. Areas of particular expertise include licensing and contractual arrangements, data privacy, pre-publication advice and reporting restrictions.
  2. Carson McDowell
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    Carson McDowell
    Media & Entertainment
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Carson McDowell assists publishers, broadcasters and social media platforms with commercial agreements, IP protection and compliance with online, data protection and advertising regulation. The firm is also recommended for advice on pre-publication and reporting restrictions.
  3. WP Tweed & Co
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    WP Tweed & Co
    Media & Entertainment
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked
    WP Tweed & Co is recognised for its strength on media and entertainment matters, with an enviable client roster of household names and high-profile figures. It is particularly strong advising on pre-publication matters and providing media regulatory advice.