Farrer & Co fields a leading publishing practice that acts for a wide range of industry players, from national and international newspaper groups and academic publishers, to online content distributors and B2B and B2C magazine publishers. The team also has key experience assisting publishing arms of museums and galleries, music publishers, digital media service providers, and member-focused publications. Practice head Henry Sainty is well-known for his work in the publishing sector, focusing on AI, digital strategy, and digital market regulation. Owen O’Rorke is sought out for his expertise in adtech, AI, digital data, and commercial agreements, and he is well-versed in copyright and data mining issues, as well as pre-publication, book publishing, and rights issues for publishers. Alan Baker advises on data protection issues for publishing clients while David Morgan often advises national newspapers and magazines. Peter Wienand retired in April 2024.
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‘The team provides top-notch, well thought-out, nuanced and practical support on IP matters.'
‘A winning combination of knowledge, brains and client-centric.’
'I find the advice provided was clear and actionable and utilises industry knowledge. The advice provided is also to the point, which is appreciated.'
'David Morgan is approachable, calm, clear, and very knowledgeable. He was great at negotiating a key contract in a productive and commercially minded way.'
'Thomas Rudkin is very knowledgeable, focused and clear.'
Key clients
- Telegraph Media Group
- BMJ Publishing Group
- Sage Publishing Limited
- Sage Publishing Inc.
- Macmillan Publishers International Limited
- Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
- The Economist Group
- Yell
- British Library
- The Royal Society of Chemistry
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
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Practice head
Henry Sainty
Other key lawyers
Owen O’Rorke; Alan Baker; David Morgan; Thomas Rudkin; Paul Jones; Natalie Rimmer