Gerard Cukier > Keystone Law > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Keystone Law
48 CHANCERY LANE
LONDON
WC2A 1JF
England

Work Department

Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Data Protection, Intellectual Property

Position

Gerard has been advising high-profile individuals in the political, sports and media world, along with high-net-worth individuals, for over 30 years. A trained litigator and experienced commercial lawyer, Gerard is extremely well placed to advise clients on a range of issues from defamation, blackmail and extortion to sponsorship agreements and music licensing deals. Gerard also enjoys advising on high-profile international commercial disputes often leading to international arbitrations and enforcement of international judgments and awards.

Gerard’s reputation in the market has led to clients from across the world (in particular, Monaco, France, the US and Israel) turning to him to protect their business and personal affairs. 

Gerard is UK-based but he speaks fluent French and frequently travels to meet with clients.

Career

2019–Present

Keystone Law

Consultant Solicitor

2008–2019

Kingsley Napley LLP

Partner and Practice Area Leader

1997–2008

Stock Fraser Cukier

Senior Partner

1984–1997

Lipkin Gorman

Partner and Practice Area Leader

1981–1984

Bischoff & Co

Solicitor

1980–1981

Manches & Co

Solicitor

Memberships

Member of The Law Society

Member of The International Bar Association (IBA)

Member of London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA)

Member of International Sports Lawyers Association (ISLA)

Member of British Association of Sport and Law (BASL)

Lawyer Rankings

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Film & TV

Keystone Law is particularly active in music-related film and TV projects, but is also well placed to handle contentious matters – such as copyright litigation – within the film and TV industries. Lawrence Abramson leads on media and commercial disputes; Jacqueline Brown handles copyright infringement proceedings; Nick Weaser advises music-related issues; and Gerard Cukier is proficient in contentious and non-contentious mandates in this space.

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport

Offering comprehensive coverage of reputation management, employment and corporate aspects within the sports sector, Keystone Law is hailed for being ‘very strong’. Rachel Flynn specialises in the horseracing and equine sphere, Jamie Horner is knowledgeable on the events and entertainment industries, and Peter Millichip primarily focuses on commercial and contentious matters. Gerard Cukier regularly acts for football managers and Premiership teams, and Paul Daniels is an employment law expert.

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Reputation management

Keystone Law is trusted by a diverse client base for defamation, privacy, and reputation management matters. Noted for ‘his great skill with client management’, Gerard Cukier brings extensive ‘expertise in all cases related to media, whether concerning reputational matters, contract issues or contentious media litigation’. Nicola Thatcher is recognised for her expertise in pre-publication work to minimise risk while maximising editorial freedom.

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Music

Keystone Law‘s media and entertainment team boasts a strong lineup of advisers with notable expertise in the music industry. Gerard Cukier provides counsel to prominent figures on recording and performance contracts, licensing arrangements, sponsorship deals, and reputation management. Also highly regarded are Nick Weaser, known for his skills in contract law, and Lawrence Abramson, an experienced commercial litigator.