Next Generation Partners

Leading Associates

Media and entertainment in South East

Healys

Headed by Brighton-based Nicholas Taylor, Healys is noted for its capabilities in digital media, GDPR claims, and music-related matters. Taylor is well versed in defamation, intellectual property, and reputation management issues, while Andrew Sparrow handles commercial contracts in the film and TV sectors. Charlotte Woolven-Brown is highly knowledgeable of data protection work, as well as privacy and regulatory compliance.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nicholas Taylor


Autres avocats clés:

Andrew Sparrow; Charlotte Woolven-Brown


Principaux dossiers


Howes Percival LLP

Well regarded in the publishing, film, and TV sectors, Howes Percival LLP is knowledgeable of copyright, defamation, and privacy disputes. James Howarth leads the team from Oxford and is skilled in trade mark and domain name matters, while Cathleen Blackburn is a key contact for publishers. Steven Maier is experienced in domain name disputes, while Zara Khan is adept at cases surrounding confidential information.

Responsables de la pratique:

James Howarth


Autres avocats clés:

Cathleen Blackburn; Steven Maier; Zara Khan


Principaux clients

The Tolkien Estate


Agatha Christie Limited


M.C. Beaton Limited


Principaux dossiers


Moore Law

Operating out of Brighton, Moore Law is particularly active in the media, sports, and tech sectors. Scott Appleton oversees the practice, and is well versed in intellectual property enforcement mandates, while Tristram Moore specialises in software licensing and development work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Scott Appleton


Autres avocats clés:

Tristram Moore


Principaux clients

Goalhanger Podcasts


Arcade


Upload Agency


Nightshine Films


Creator Golf


Big Wedge


Ready Aim Fire


Dime Line Trading


Sidemen


Couple Keys


The Fellas


Simon Roberts


Fateless


We Are Tilt


Designate


Be The Fox


Bigfoot


Invyte


Berry Avenue


Phoeberry


Wonuf Games


Futcrunch


Charanga


Elevate Her


Katherine Moloney


Tim Dessaint


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Goalhanger Podcasts on the protection and enforcement of IP rights in the UK, EU, US, Australia/New Zealand.
  • Advised on the corporate structure, creator partnership, investment structures and IP protection of Creator Golf, a new golf initiative.
  • Advised Charanga on various corporate and commercial partnerships, including with the Royal Shakespeare Company – ‘Shakespeare Curriculum’.

Boyes Turner

Boyes Turner

Cripps

Cripps

Principaux dossiers


Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell

Principaux dossiers


Stevens & Bolton LLP

Headed by Guildford-based Tom Lingard, Stevens & Bolton LLP handles data protection issues, game development work, and asset exploitation matters. Lingard is well versed in breach of confidence and defamation matters, while Elaine O’Hare is a key contact for copyright infringement. Other key members of the team include Tom Collins, who is highly regarded in the media, life sciences, and sports sectors.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tom Lingard


Autres avocats clés:

Elaine O’Hare; Tom Collins


Principaux clients

Nintendo UK


Passion Pictures Ltd


Producers’ Alliance for Cinema and Television Ltd


Immersive Group Gaming Ltd


Alamy Ltd


Armada Music UK Ltd


Must Have Ideas Ltd


Big Fish Records Ltd


The Independent Game Developers’ Association


Fresh TV Inc


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Fresh TV Inc on IP enforcement and licensing matters in connection with an animated TV franchise.
  • Advising The Producers’ Alliance for Cinema and Television on regulatory and competition matters.
  • Advising Mack Books on the commercial partnership with Self Publish Be Happy Ltd.