Wiggin LLP is a premier film and TV firm, advising on the full gamut of film and TV matters, including development, production, financing, content distribution, and transmission. The team draws on its multi-faceted expertise to advise clients on data privacy, tax, employment, IP, and emerging technologies. Its client base is wide-ranging and includes major production studios, streamers, financiers, broadcasters, distributors, and independent producers. The group is led by Neil Gillard, who has been key to a number of notable productions of film and TV shows, assisting with development, financing, production, and exploitation. Chris Hammond boasts great knowledge of US and UK film and TV sectors, enabling him to advise US studios on development and production in the UK. Chris Hanson is a go-to for media finance, Alexander Lea advises on tax incentives, production matters, and investments, and Gráinne McKenna acts as production counsel to US studios and indie TV production companies. David Quli is renowned for his work on film and TV financing. Sean James retired in 2025.
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‘Great market knowledge, fast and responsive. Very flexible and accommodating in approach to deal making.’
‘Neil Gillard is a great TMT partner, knows everyone, knows the business, a strong technical lawyer, super supportive and a delight to work with.’
'Knowledgeable, professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency.'
'Gráinne McKenna and James Peel are fantastic. Smart, efficient, collaborative. Have been an absolute pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- True Brit Entertainment Limited
- FremantleMedia
- ABC Studios
- AMC
- Apple
- Bank of Montreal
- BBC Studios Distribution
- Cofiloisirs
- DAZN
- Disney
- FX Networks
- Netflix
- Motive Pictures
- Paramount
- The Ink Factory
- BBC Studios Distribution
- Sony
- Universal
- Virgin Media O2
- WarnerBros. Discovery
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Neil Gillard
Other key lawyers
Chris Hammond; Chris Hanson; Alexander Lea; Gráinne McKenna; David Quli; Ross Sylvester; Daniel Whybrew; Medwyn Jones