Led by media finance specialist Rebekah Hayes, CMS focuses on advising media financiers, such as banks and lenders, on film and TV financings. It is also well-versed in assisting producers with financing, production, and distribution of independent films and media projects. The firm leverages its international presence to advise on cross-border mandates alongside its colleagues in Europe, assisting with international production incentives and subsidiaries. Alongside its expertise in film and TV financing, the team also supports clients with theatre facility arrangements and financings for productions in the UK. Laurel O’Dell assists Hayes with advising financiers and production companies.
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Key clients
- Coutts & Co
- Creativity Capital
- Elysian Film Group
Work highlights
Advised Elysian Film Group on every aspect of the financing, production, and distribution of the upcoming film adaptation of Enid Blyton’s "The Magic Faraway Tree”.
Advised Coutts & Co on the financing of a number of projects, including “The Feud”, “Maintenance Required”, “Molly Mae: Behind It All”, and “Tinsel Town”.
Advised Creativity Capital on the financing of a number of projects, including “Feed”, “Never Seen The Sea”, and “Queens of the Dead".
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Rebekah Hayes
Other key lawyers
Laurel O’Dell