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Addleshaw Goddard LLP’s team is increasingly active in advertising and marketing work, recently acting for ITV on advertising airtime sales agreements and also acting for British Gas. Other highlights included advising Sainsbury’s on event staging, broadcast and sponsorship arrangements for its ‘Super Saturday Concert’ event. James Whittaker is recommended.

Brabners Chaffe Street LLP’s Jason Smith advises on non-contentious matters, including artist, production, broadcasting and sponsorship agreements. Clients include Bauer Media.

Gateley’s John Burns is recognised as a leading figure in the field. He recently worked on various agreements for RareBreedMusic, covering management, co-production and licensing issues.

Armstrong Legal is a niche media firm headed up by Lisa Bindahnee. It focuses on non-contentious matters for television and music industry clients, handling production contracts, script writing agreements and format agreements with rights owners.

George Davies Solicitors LLP’s team is led by Mark Hovell, who acts for various sports personalities in relation to image rights and passing off disputes.

Hill Dickinson LLP advises on a range of media issues. Richard Green is recommended.

IPS Law’s Chris Farnell and Paul Fletcher are renowned for their work for football clients and also high-profile music artists. It advised a number of clubs and individual players in relation to abusive and threatening behaviour.

Nexus Solicitors is led by Tony Brook. The firm advises sports sector clients on media issues, and continues to act for stadium operator SMG. Stephen Lea is recommended for his music industry expertise.

Pannone LLP has a strong client base, and recently advised Alex Marunchak regarding the News of the World computer hacking allegations. Melanie McGuirk is recommended. Bill Lister has left the firm.

Turner Parkinson LLP’s department head Andrew Booth acts for a number of music artists and management companies.

Ward Hadaway's 'small but dynamic team' is 'superb on every front'. Led by Laura Harper and including the 'passionate' Carol Isherwood, it advises on licensing matters, copyright disputes and contractual matters. It recently acted for composer Joe Duddell on his collaborations with British electronic music act Nero and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

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