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Media: Film & TV

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Bristows LLP

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Bristows LLP advises a number of notable production companies and streamers on advertising and marketing-related matters, as well as IP issues related to their film and TV productions. It is well-versed in assisting media clients with issues such as content acquisitions, publishing rights, licensing, digital rights management, and media buying. On the advertising side, it advises on sponsorships, promotions, and digital marketing. Paul Jordan leads the team alongside Richard Dickinson; the former focuses on advising production companies on trade mark issues, IP protection, digital marketing campaigns, and ASA investigations, while the latter is at the forefront of commercial transactions involving development, exploitation, and protection of IP rights.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Bristows' film and TV practice distinguishes itself through a blend of deep sector knowledge, a truly client-centric approach, and a reputation for consistently delivering innovative solutions to complex legal issues.'

  • 'The team’s unique strength lies not only in its collective expertise across the media space but also in the collaborative spirit that ensures clients benefit from the full breadth of the firm’s knowledge and resources.'

  • ‘I have had the privilege of working closely with Toby Crick and Rob Powell on numerous projects.  What sets them apart from other legal professionals is not only their deep expertise in the media space but also the strategic insight and commercial awareness.'

  • 'Both Toby Crick and Rob Powell consistently demonstrate exceptional analytical skills and an ability to resolve even the most challenging issues with creativity and efficiency.'

  • ‘Paul Jordan is a pleasure to work with and a valued extension to our in-house team. He always has constructive, usable advice.'

  • 'I appreciate the team's willingness to make themselves available on short notice to advise on complex matters over the phone. Their advice is always on-target, practical and usable. They have a breadth of experience in advertising, and a deep understanding of motion picture marketing.'

Key clients

  • Paramount Pictures
  • ITV
  • Two Daughters Entertainment Limited
  • A24 Films LLC
  • Fairylight Films Inc.
  • A Running Commentary
  • JH Artist Group LLC
  • Salt Productions LLC
  • Fonic Limited
  • BAFTA
  • Carnival plc

Work highlights

Assisted Paramount Pictures with marketing law advice and counselling on multiple activations forming part of its campaigns for new releases, including A Quiet Place: Day One, IF, and Sonic 3.
Advised A24 Films on a trade mark dispute relating to the release of the acclaimed film, Love Lies Bleeding.
Advised BAFTA on the protection and enforcement of its brands, including advising on its brand guidelines, enforcement issues including the unauthorised re-sale of tickets to BAFTA events, and a domain name dispute.

Practice head

Paul Jordan; Richard Dickinson

Other key lawyers

Toby Crick; Rob Powell