Fieldfisher's media team excels at handling media financings, corporate finance, and M&A transactions. In particular, the group stands out for its expertise in advising on TV and film production deals and financings, and media asset production and distribution matters are also key focuses of the firm. The practice is jointly led by Stephen Saltzman and Carlton Durrant; Saltzman is well-known for his media and entertainment expertise, utilising his overseas experience in the US to advise American, European, Asian, and UK-based studios and mini-majors on global cross-border deals. Durrant is a corporate transaction specialist, and he advises both domestic and overseas media clients on investments, fundraising, M&A, and joint ventures. Alice Taylor is noted for assisting with media-related transactions. Tim Johnson retired from practice in December 2024.
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‘The market and industry knowledge is second-to-none but it is the commercially driven advice tailored to our business that is most impressive.’
‘Stephen Saltzman is a tireless worker, he is as sharp as they come and an expert negotiator. He's the best I've worked with.’
Key clients
- BBC
- BBC Studios
Work highlights
Advised Amplifi Global (dentsu) on its co-investment terms in relation to the production of animated motion picture Angry Birds 3.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Stephen Saltzman; Carlton Durrant
Other key lawyers
Christine Phillips; Ruth Lewis; Alice Taylor; Alisa Logvinenko; Jessica Kilkelly; Louise Paull