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Osborne Clarke LLP

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Osborne Clarke LLP assists a wide array of clients - including broadcasters, streamers, publishers, production companies and social media platforms - with film and TV-related matters. Technology and regulatory matters are at the core of the practice, which continues to advise on content and channel distribution deals, AdTech, media rights agreements and mid-market M&A transactions. Nick Johnson and John Davidson-Kelly jointly lead the team, with Davidson-Kelly leading on matters relating to digital media regulation. Ken Wilkinson handles corporate matters as well as post-production and broadcasting issues. Jamie Heatly is well versed in advising on the launch of new streaming services and TV channels.
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  • ‘Impressive list of key players, firm goes above and beyond to keep our sector up-to-date with upcoming legal changes which has been invaluable when planning adjustments to our business for the future.’

  • ‘Their deep knowledge of the industry and expertise in the deals we do and issues that arise make them stand out.’

  • ‘Very clear, concise and practical legal advice provided in a timely manner. Quick turnaround times. Friendly, transparent, ethical and professional firm. Good updates on new laws and changes are provided. I would highly recommend the firm and any of the lawyers that I have worked with.’

  • ‘John Davidson-Kelly is excellent.’

Key clients

  • Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Netflix
  • ITV / ITV Studios
  • Paramount
  • Channel 4
  • NBC Universal
  • Comcast
  • Miroma
  • Arrow International Media
  • Coffee&TV

Work highlights

Advising Warner Bros. Discovery on all matters related to the growth and development of its streaming services, including the international roll-out of HBO Max in EMEA and the launch of TNT Sports in the UK.
Advised Netflix's global consumer protection team on regulatory matters regarding the operation of the Netflix platform and provided specialist safety and regulatory advice on major productions.
Advised Paramount on the roll-out and development of Paramount+, and on the proposed combination of Pluto TV with My5 in the UK, including broadcast and on-demand compliance.

Practice head

Nick Johnson; John Davidson-Kelly

Other key lawyers

Ken Wilkinson; Jamie Heatly

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