David Quli > Wiggin LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Wiggin LLP
9TH FLOOR, MET BUILDING
22 PERCY STREET
LONDON
W1T 2BU
England
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Work Department

Film and TV.

Position

David is a partner and specialises in media finance. He advises financiers, producers and distributors on all matters relating to the financing of the development, production and exploitation of films, television programmes, video games and music. In particular he advises on all production, financing and distribution documents including loan, security, completion guarantee, inter-creditor and distribution agreements and has extensive experience structuring complex international co-productions and financings (single picture, slate and library financings). David represents a number of the banks and funds active in the media sector.

Career

David qualified at Stephenson Harwood in 1996 and joined the film group at Reed Smith (then Richards Butler) in 2000. He joined Wiggin in 2007.

Education

Shrewsbury School; University of Reading (LLB); College of Law, York (LPC).

Leisure

Skiing, running, football, music.

Lawyer Rankings

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

(Hall of Fame)

David Quli – Wiggin LLP

With David Quli at the helm, Wiggin LLP is the first port of call to major US studios, the largest SVOD platforms, independent producers, financiers – including both banks and funds – and distributors across both the film and television sectors. The team also includes transactional expert Chris Hanson, who is adept in corporate and project finance as well as debt and equity structures, and Daniel Whybrew, a regular advisor on development loans for independent producers or multi-jurisdictional financings with tax credits.

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

(Leading Individuals)

David Quli – Wiggin LLP

Charles Moore and Neil Gillard, both of whom specialise in all aspects of film and television production, finance and distribution, head up the division at Wiggin LLP alongside media finance expert David Quli, a regular advisor to banks, funds and companies on loans and investments. The team is the first port of call to various corporate giants, such as Disney, Netflix and Universal, in addition to prominent UK broadcasters, independent producers, financiers and distributors. Decoding the UK entertainment sector for US studios is a particular strength for Chris Hammond. Gráinne McKenna and Alexander Lea are also recommended for their all-inclusive film and television expertise. Sean James brings decades of experience in content distribution and transmission, while consultant partner Medwyn Jones is another hugely experienced television production expert.