
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Lee and Thompson LLP are experts in their field and continue to invest in developing their talent pipeline.'
'Their training programme and outreach work such as summer internships allow access to the film and TV industry for the next generation of legal practitioners.’
‘My experience with L&T is that it's very much a team effort. Stephen Spence is a highly knowledgeable media lawyer and tough negotiator. He has the unique quality of having production experience to compliment his legal knowledge which makes him a highly effective media lawyer.'
'Michael Maquieira is definitely an industry leader in the future.'
'Damian McParland is someone clients will always enjoy working with. He has valuable experience in finance and is excellent at communicating it to clients.’
‘Top-tier service with exceptional knowledge and understanding of deal making in the film and TV sector.’
Key clients
- Head Gear Films
- BBC
- Rocket Science
- Firebird Productions
- FilmNation
Work highlights
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.
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
Sam Tatton-Brown
Other key lawyers
Christos Michaels; Sarah Cundall; Michael Maquieira; Damian McParland; Stephen Spence