Baker McKenzie delivers a full spectrum of media and entertainment services, from high-profile copyright and defamation litigation to media transactions and pre-publication advice. The team also counsels blue-chip corporates on digital content acquisition and commercial matters, including third-party partnering arrangements. Andrew Stewart is a leading authority on copyright enforcement, advising major movie studios and other media stakeholders. Adrian Lawrence has been at the forefront of Australia’s online and digital media law for over 25 years. Allison Manvell is a key name for commercial and regulatory issues, while Nicholas Kraegen has amassed considerable experience with matters put before the Copyright Tribunal.
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Testimonials
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‘A great team who have a great deal of experience advising on media law issues, in particular pre-publication advice for news, delivering calm, confident advice to editorial clients which reassure.’
‘Andrew Stewart - a leading media law expert who is always available as a valued and trusted second ear for tricky media law/ risk issues.'
'Nick Kraegen - another leader in this field, commands the respect of journalists and editors.'
Key clients
- Motion Picture Association
- Network Ten/Paramount+
- Fox Sports
- Meltwater Australia
Work highlights
- Representing a streaming company in seeking to have the copyright tribunal determine a fair licence scheme.
- Acting for Fox Sports Australia in defending a claim brought by individuals claiming to have been defamed by a broadcast.
- Acting for Network Ten in litigation against political commentator and former presenter Peter van Onselen.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Andrew Stewart
Other key lawyers
Adrian Lawrence; Allison Manvell; Nicholas Kraegen