Known for its expertise in the film and television sector specifically, the team at Philip Lee LLP is a go-to for production companies, major studios, financial institutions and investors, state media agencies and talent. Brian Gormley spearheads the practice, and has a wealth of experience in film, television and animation financing and production matters, as does Jonathan Kelly. Another key member of the team is Jessica Gorman.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jonathan Kelly is an outstanding media lawyer, the best I have come across anywhere in decades of film and television production. He has managed also to recruit a first class team of associates who do excellent work in our particular line of business, the funding and making of high-end television drama series.’
- ‘Outstanding associate Jessica Gorman. What makes these lawyers different is that over and above legal technical skills, they show commercial understanding and an ability to make judgement calls.'
Key clients
- Wild Atlantic Pictures Limited
- Metropolitan Pictures
- Element Pictures
- Big Things Films Limited
- Amazon MGM Studios
- Cofiloisirs (media lending division of BNP Paribas)
- Screen Ireland
- Newgrange Pictures
- JAM Media
- Screen Scene
- Natixis Coficiné
- Comerica Bank
Work highlights
Advising O’Sullivan Productions on the financing and production in Ireland of “Bloodaxe” for Amazon MGM Studios.
Advising Big Things Films in relation to the financing and production of “Steve”, a feature film starring Cillian Murphy.
Advising Wild Atlantic Pictures on the financing and production of “The Mummy” for Blumhouse and New Line.
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Jessica Gorman
Practice head
Brian Gormley
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Kelly; Jessica Gorman