The premier film and TV practice at Sheridans boasts ample experience advising clients on complex financing, development, production, and exploitation matters. The team advises a wide array of clientele, including financiers, production companies, studios, distributors, sales agents, and talent. Spearheading the practice, James Kay leverages his expertise across film and TV to advise lenders, film producers, major studios, and comedians on complex financing deals. Jacqueline Hurt supports a mixture of US studios and North American European producers and distributors, as well as banks, investment funds, and financiers with the production and financing of audio-visual content. Of recent note, Jeremy Roberts has notably been involved in innovative TV projects and equity investments. Nick Mahara centres his practice on film production and talent deals, while Robin Hilton advises on the financing, distribution, and monetisation of audiovisual content across film and TV, books, and animation.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has great knowledge of the sector and experience.’

  • ‘Jeremy Roberts is a pleasure to work with and has vast knowledge of the industry which goes into every deal.’

  • 'They were helpful in pulling out the stops to close under time pressure.'

Key clients

  • Natixis Coficine
  • East West Bank
  • IPR.VC
  • Anton Capital
  • MK2 Films
  • ITV Studios
  • BBC Studios
  • Anonymous Content
  • Amazon Studios
  • XIX Entertainment
  • ObjectiveMedia Group
  • Black Bear Pictures

Work highlights

Advised IPR.VC on their equity investment into new drama series, Hildur.
Advised BBC Studios on the relaunched Dr Who.
Advised Ricky Gervais on his stake in and endorsement of Dutch Barn Vodka with Ellers Farm.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Jacqueline Hurt
James Kay

Practice head

James Kay

Other key lawyers

Jacqueline Hurt; Robin Hilton; Nick Mahara; Jeremy Roberts