Taylor Wessing focuses on assisting media and entertainment companies with publishing matters. Adam Rendle leads the content and advertising practice, and he excels in copyright, advertising, publishing, and platform liability issues. Of recent note, he has advised on AI issues, such as licensing for training and product development, for clients active in the publishing sector. Timothy Pinto co-leads the team and is a go-to for pre-publication clearance advice, litigation, and ASA complaints. Xuyang Zhu centres her practice on advising digital content services and media rights holders; she is particularly knowledgeable on the legal implications of novel means of exploiting and monetising content and AI issues. Niri Shanmuganathan is an IP and media litigator who advises on copyright, defamation, and privacy issues. Giles Crown joined the practice from Lewis Silkin in 2024.
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- ‘One of the most important things I found with Taylor Wessing was the clear and concise help that I received regarding various requests.’
Key clients
- Dotdash Meredith
- Daily Mail
- MailOnline
- Margaret Lynn Limited
Work highlights
Advised Dotdash Meredith on possible licensing structures, strategies, risks, and other considerations relating to its publishing business.
Advised Daily Mail and MailOnline on advertising, promotion, intellectual property, and commercial matters in UK and Northern Ireland.
Advised Margaret Lynn Limited on the licensing of her performances for use in various films and TV programmes and other exploitation of her rights and image.
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Adam Rendle
Xuyang Zhu
Practice head
Adam Rendle; Timothy Pinto
Other key lawyers
Xuyang Zhu; Niri Shanmuganathan; Giles Crown