Simkins LLP is a specialist media and entertainment firm with strong film and TV capabilities. The team advises domestic and multinational financiers and producers on unscripted projects, documentaries, productions, and financing issues. Jonathan Blair spearheads the practice and is key to assisting clients with structuring international co-productions and financing deals. Juliane Althoff, who has recently been promoted to partner, assists with development, production, and exploitation matters, as well as the financing of film and TV works. She is also a go-to for matters related to animation productions. Giao Pacey is noted for her work on corporate film and TV mandates. The firm also represents clients in copyright infringement claims, distribution disputes, and contractual litigation.
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Testimonials
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- 'I dealt with Juliane Althoff who is a very bright associate and Jonathan Blair at Simkins - very creative in their way of thinking and very good at negotiating on the company's behalf.'
- 'Simkins has an excellent media practice which sits across film, television, music etc and are able to advice and support producers and production companies across the full range of legal and commercial needs.'
Key clients
- Snowed-In Productions
- Copper Island Productions
Work highlights
Advising Inheritance Productions on the financing and production of its new five-part limited series for Sky Studios, Inheritance.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jonathan Blair
Other key lawyers
Juliane Althoff; Giao Pacey; Sophie Neal