8 New Square members are highly regarded for their expertise in IP rights across television, media and broadcasting, regularly acting for high-profile organisations and individuals. Leading Jaani Riordan, Martin Howe KC acts in a representative claim for Francovich damages by over 33,000 US performers alleging the UK failed to properly transpose a provision of an EU directive regarding revenue sharing between performers and record producers. Jonathan Hill acts for Lucasfilm Ltd LLC and Lunak Heavy Industries Ltd in a High Court case over restitution claims arising from the posthumous use of Peter Cushing’s image in Rogue One.
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Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
