Lawrence Abramson > Keystone Law > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Keystone Law
48 CHANCERY LANE
LONDON
WC2A 1JF
England

Work Department

Media

Position

Lawrence joined Keystone Law in January 2014 as a consultant in the media team. He is one of the leading litigators in the media industries in the UK, advising on both media and commercial disputes. Lawrence has extensive knowledge of all areas of the entertainment and media industries, including music, television, film, publishing, sport and interactive entertainment. His expertise covers a broad range of disputes and he has represented many high-profile individuals and corporate organisations. Lawrence has also advised a number of syndicates and company insurers in film insurance claims in the Commercial Court. Areas of expertise include contractual and other forms of commercial disputes; copyright and trade mark issues and passing off; defamation and reputation management; production and distribution agreements; minority shareholders protection; director’s duties; insolvency; management, recording and publishing agreements; computer games development.

Career

2014 Keystone Law Consultant Solicitor
2010-2014 Fladgate LLP Partner and Head of Media
1998-2010 Harbottle & Lewis Partner and Managing Partner (2005-2008)
1996-1998 Harbottle & Lewis | Senior Associate
1988-1996 Denton Hall | Associate Solicitor
1988 Qualified as a Solicitor
1986-1988 Sheridans | Trainee Solicitor

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) > 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.