The intellectual property team at BTO Solicitors LLP has a solid track record in representing clients in the media and entertainment industries in a wide spectrum of contentious and non-contentious IP matters. The practice is jointly led by Paul Motion and Lynn Richmond, who provides ‘commercially relevant and pragmatic advice’. Lauren McFarlane is ‘knowledgeable and personable’, and has extensive expertise in copyright law.
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‘Excellent communication and guidance.’
'Lynn Richmond and Lauren McFarlane provide commercially relevant and pragmatic advice. Lynn was excellent at thinking outside the box when we had an unusual case.'
'Lauren McFarlane was brilliant to work with. Lauren was knowledgeable and personable, and was able to answer any questions that I had while we were working together.'
'Lynn Richmond is great - she is quick to get hold of and easily gets the job done.'
'Having IP lawyers that are familiar with media contracts is very handy. They are able to look over contracts that fall under Scots law and English law.'
'BTO collaborate with a set of IP professionals, which means that they can provide a one-stop shop for international patent and trade mark advice.'
Key clients
- Akela Ground Construction Ltd
- Gleann Mor Spirits Company Ltd
- Mactaggart & Mickel Homes Ltd
- VIP Records Ltd
- Feature Set Ltd
- Playhouse Promotions Limited
- Simon Harris
- Zi Han Teh
- Gordon Lawrie
- Glasgow Lunchtime Theatre t/a A Play, A Pie and A Pint
Work highlights
Advising Feature Set Ltd on software used on Bafta, Emmy and Golden Globe-winning television series.
Acting as counsel to VIP Records Ltd on an ongoing royalties dispute.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Lynn Richmond; Paul Motion
Other key lawyers
Lauren McFarlane