RPC is well-known for its work in media defence, assisting film and TV clients with both contentious and non-contentious issues. The firm works with streamers and broadcasters on commercial contracts, media rights agreements, and defamation cases. IP is also a key feature of the practice, as well as film financing. Alex Wilson represents media insurers who insure film and TV industry risks, defending insured clients facing claims, as well as litigating defamation and privacy cases for the sector. Josh Charalambous advises platforms and broadcasters on sports media rights deals, production service agreements, and film and TV licensing disputes.
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‘RPC are my go to trusted firm when I have a high-risk issue to navigate.'
'They are knowledgeable, commercial and responsive and great connectors for other legal disciplines where we have complex legal matters to solve. Simply put, they are the gold standard safe pair of hands when you need guidance, clarity and expert advice in high stakes issues.’
Key clients
- BBC
- DAZN
Work highlights
Assisted Women's Super league with its tender process, negotiations with Sky Sports and BBC, the negotiation of the long form media rights agreements.
Practice head
Alex Wilson; Josh Charalambous