Broadcasting and publishing matters are a key pillar of the media and entertainment practice at Howard Kennedy LLP, which is well positioned to handle an array of mandates – from contractual issues to IP law and disputes – on behalf of magazines, newspapers, book publishers and authors. Practice head Mark Stephens CBE, a specialist in international comparative media law, leads on disputes. Robert Lands assists publishing and broadcasting clients with IP matters, while Colin Sawdy focuses on copyright and design issues. With extensive experience in litigation involving freedom of speech and the media, Elizabeth Morley handles defence strategies for media organisations, journalists, bloggers and publications. Matthew Gill has left to Good Law Practice.
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‘The key players here are known well in the media bar, and are go-to advisers on content issues in the UK, as well as being plugged into human rights work involving free expression in other parts of the world.’
‘Mark Stephens has made a name for himself as the UK's leading media counsel, advising on all kinds of content-related issues and litigation matters. Elizabeth Morley is an up-and-coming expert in this area as well.’
‘A brilliant team - very happy to recommend them. We require timely advice from the best of practitioners and we get that from Howard Kennedy - highly, highly recommended.'
Key clients
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Faber & Faber
- Biteback Publishing
- Factory 42
- The Sentry
- The Old Vic & Young Vic
- 72 and Sunny
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Practice head
Mark Stephens
Other key lawyers
Elizabeth Morley; Robert Lands; Colin Sawdy