Lewis Silkin's film and TV group advises on a wide array of issues, from representing clients in contractual and commercial disputes to protecting and enforcing IP and data privacy issues. In particular, the team is well-versed in advising on online infringement of audio-visual content via piracy sites and other illegal streams. Clientele of the firm consists of studios, producers, production companies, broadcasters, and talent agencies. The media practice also draws on the firm’s employment expertise, advising broadcasters on employment issues, as well as assisting clients with investigations and immigration matters. Phil Rymer aids on film financing, production, and distribution matters, while Neil Parkes is a litigation specialist who is well-equipped to advise broadcasters, production companies, and Hollywood studios.
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Key clients
- BBC
- Channel Four Television
- MTV Networks
- Paramount Home Entertainment
- Saffron Cherry Productions Limited
- Banijay UK Productions
- Sky UK Limited
- Motion Picture Association
- Stigma Films
- Filmgate Films AB
Work highlights
Assisted Banijay UK Productions Limited with investigations into allegations of misconduct and harassment by presenter Greg Wallace.
Represented Sky in defence of a High Court claim of inducement to breach of contract by Eddie Hearn-owned boxing promotor Matchroom.
Advised Haymarket Media Group on franchises relating to international editions of Haymarket publications.
Other key lawyers
Phil Rymer; Neil Parkes