The ‘pre-eminent media set’ and ’top set for entertainment-related work’, Blackstone Chambers is primarily instructed by major record labels, music and newspaper publishers, as well as high-profile individuals such as performers, directors and producers. Ian Mill KC acted for the claimant in Moonbug Entertainment Ltd v CCM Touring LLC, successfully resisting a jurisdiction challenge and obtaining a declaration on the construction of a licence connected to CoComelon, a popular YouTube channel aimed at children. Robert Howe KC was instructed for the defendant, Sony, in Noel Redding Estate Ltd v Sony Entertainment Ltd, a cross-border dispute concerning copyright and performers’ rights in the works of Jimi Hendrix. Dominic Howells acts as sole counsel in the ongoing case, Lant v Plastic Head Music Distribution, representing Venom frontman Conrad Lant in a dispute concerning rights in band artwork and merchandise.
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Barrister specialising in commercial, sport, music, employment and public law. Full professional career details can be found at www.blackstonechambers.com.
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Called 2016
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