Simkins LLP is active in advising clients in the digital media space on the use of AI in creative industries, Web3, and copyright issues. The team is often sought after by clients for music, advertising, and marketing-related issues, often involving digital content and social aspects. It also assists with data protection and regulatory issues. Practice head Ed Baden-Powell supports clients with a wide array of arrangements and commercial contracts, such as services agreements, joint ventures, and rights exploitation-related work. He is also well-versed on corporate transactions and commercial franchising. Music and advertising specialist Nick Eziefula often handles digital matters, while Ed Weidman focuses on advising talent on digital media.
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‘All lawyers we work with from Simkins LLP excel in several key areas that greatly benefit our organisation.'
'Their deep expertise in intellectual property and trade mark law allows them to navigate complex legal matters with confidence and precision.’
'Deep sector knowledge with a bespoke service tailored to the client's specific industry.'
'Long-standing experience in our field that enables them to quickly understand and get to the heart of the matters we are dealing with.'
'In the media & entertainment practice we have had a great experience with Euan Lawson, Rachael Heeley and Stephen Cartwright on non-contentious matters, and with Paddy Gardiner and Jessica Welch on contentious matters.'
Key clients
- Certi:Fi Limited
- Becky Hill
- Chorus TM
- The International Olympic Committee
- Courtney Black
- Bucket Studio Limited
- F That
- Eleven Management Limited
- Music Publishers Association
- Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society
- Printed Music Licensing
Work highlights
Advised Cert:Fi on the development of its business model and on related corporate, contractual, and intellectual property matters.
Advised Chorus TM on the UK launch of their financial management platform that provides a range of financial and treasury services to music and entertainment professionals.
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Practice head
Ed Baden-Powell
Other key lawyers
Nick Eziefula; Ed Weidman; Euan Lawson; Rachael Heeley; Stephen Cartwright; Paddy Gardiner; Jessica Welch