Media & Entertainment | UK

Brodies provides advice to companies working in all media formats on commercial, corporate, IP and pre-publication matters. Areas of strength include content licensing, copyright and brand protection, data privacy in digital media, and charitable grants and awards.

Burness Paull is a distinguished media and entertainment practice advising on the full spread of commercial media law issues. The firm leverages substantial litigation and corporate capabilities to the benefit of clients in the sector. Increasingly involved in advising clients on investment transactions in the media sector. The team continues to act for the BBC, along with other major TV production companies and broadcasters. It offers additional expertise with regard to sports law.

CMS is a global firm with a broad media and entertainment practice, and its Scottish team works in all media, with strong suits in sports and events sponsorship, and film and TV. The firm offers expertise to clients including broadcasters, film studios, global consumer brands and sporting bodies.

Harper Macleod is recommended in particular for its copyright infringement work in the music industry. The team is also noted for its representation of publishing companies and advice on advertising, marketing and social media compliance.