DLA Piper advises domestic and international clients across the film and television sector, including performers, directors, distributors, major studios, mini majors and brands. The team is also active in broadcasting matters, particularly for individuals and sports-sector clients, and handles rights sales, licensing and acquisition agreements, co-development arrangements, and production and distribution matters. The practice is led by Nick Fitzpatrick, who has experience acting for US studios, international broadcasters and sports rights holders.
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Key clients

  • Lego
  • Merlin Entertainments Group
  • Premier League
  • Coupang Corp
  • Discovery Communications
  • Formula E Holdings
  • Natwest Markets PLC
  • UEFA
  • Attorney General of the Solomon Islands/Solomon Islands Broadcasting Service
  • Holocaust Educational Trust
Practice head

Nick Fitzpatrick

Other key lawyers

Duncan Calow; Samuel Churney; Alex Lowe