Lee & Thompson LLP's media finance practice is centred around film and TV financing, advising financiers, producers, studios and others looking for support in structuring deals. The team has represented UK-based banks, lending institutions, and private equity firms in structured finance-end transactions, and a large portion of the deals the firm handles are cross-border co-production film and TV deals. Practice head Sam Tatton-Brown is sought out for his film and TV finance expertise, advising on audio-visual rights, production, and exploitation. Film specialist Christos Michaels boasts a wealth of experience handling complex deal structures, including multi-party structured arrangements, studio, and streamer deals. Sarah Cundall is noted for her work on financing for film and TV clients.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Top-tier service with exceptional knowledge and understanding of deal making in the film and TV sector.’
- ‘Christos Michaels and Sarah Cundall are both insightful and considered, offering excellent perspective, advice, and service.’
Key clients
- Head Gear Films
- BBC
Work highlights
Advised Head Gear Films on providing finance for the film Hot Milk starring Emma Mackey and Fiona Shaw and directed by Rebecca Lenkiewicz.
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