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Blake Lapthorn’s media and entertainment offering is led by Elaine Heywood, who specialises in libel, privacy and reputation management. On the publishing side, Joss Saunders is well regarded and recently advised children’s publisher Nosy Crow in relation to several innovative apps.

Mark Blunden’s team at Boyes Turner acts for the likes of Guardian News & Media, LOVEFiLM and Trader Media Group. Digital media expert Bill Gornall-King and associate Sarah Williamson primarily act for clients in the converged technology and new media sectors.

DMH Stallard LLP advises BSkyB on anti-piracy matters, and recently acted for the client in High Court proceedings against TVCatchup. Nick Kounoupias has particular expertise in music and book publishing disputes. Frank Jennings is also recommended.

Manches LLP recently represented Oxford University Press in its acquisition of online teaching business MyMaths. Chris Shelley has a particular focus on publishing activities and leads the Thames Valley team, which saw the departure in 2012 of Steven Maier and Cathleen Blackburn to set up their own practice.

Matthew Arnold & Baldwin LLP’s client roster includes the BBC, Playboy UK and Sanyo. Mark Tudor specialises in contentious TMT matters and works closely with Mark Weston and Paul Gershlick, who divide their time between the firm’s Watford and London offices.

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  • Ofcom publishes review of the wholesale broadband access market

    On 3 December 2010, Ofcom published its final statement setting out its analysis of the state of competition in the wholesale broadband access (WBA) market and the measures it is taking to protect consumers in situations where competition alone is insufficient. 

    - SJ Berwin LLP

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