Matheson LLP is well-regarded for its expertise, particularly in the Irish film and television sector. The team advises media and broadcasting companies and regulatory and statutory bodies on various matters spanning film, television, and digital media. Combining its entertainment law expertise with the capabilities of its commercial litigation and dispute resolution team, the firm offers detailed advice on defamation and privacy law. The practice serves a diverse client base, including producers, lenders, financiers, and distributors, across contentious and non-contentious matters. Ruth Hunter leads the entertainment practice, while Michael Byrne heads the defamation and privacy team.
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Ruth Hunter; Michael Byrne