Giao Pacey > Simkins LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Media and entertainment specialist firm Simkins LLP fields a media finance practice which works closely with the film and TV team to advise on the financing of film and TV productions. Core areas of activity for the department include equity investments, and loan, security and inter-party financing arrangements in the media sector. Practice head Jonathan Blair excels in audiovisual matters, advising both producers and financiers on film and TV financings. Euan Lawson handles a mix of corporate and commercial matters, while corporate specialist Giao Pacey is a name to note for investors, producers, studios and talent. Ben Gisbey focuses on music-related transactions.

Simkins LLP ‘has amazing knowledge of the film industry‘ as well as strong foundations in the television sector, advising on animations, documentaries, feature films and TV series. The team handles both financing and production mandates, and is adept in copyright infringement claims, distribution disputes and contract litigation. Practice head Jonathan Blair has notable strength in the structuring of international co-productions and financing deals, while Giao Pacey advises film and TV clients on corporate finance matters. Juliane Althoff is noted for her experience in the development, financing, production and exploitation of content, encompassing film and TV. Astrid Bulmer is key to animation matters.

Simkins LLP has strengths in M&A, disposals, and IPOs, with a particular focus on the media and entertainment sector. The corporate practice is led by Giao Pacey, whose expertise covers debt financing, joint ventures, and M&A deals, among other corporate transactions. Both Ben Gisbey and Stuart Smith specialise in music business acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures.