Burness Paull LLP's practice has extensive expertise in handling a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters in the media and entertainment space, including enforcement proceedings. Led by Fraser MacKinven, the group routinely acts as counsel to major production companies, sports governing bodies and broadcasting sector entities, and is extremely experienced in advising on work in the live entertainment arena. Colin Hulme is well-versed in handling content protection and rights management mandates, and Benjamin McGlinchey acts for clients in the film and television space, as well as assisting broadcasting companies in the sports sector. Megan Briggs focuses on music copyright matters, and Rebecca Ablett is active in contentious work.
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Testimonials
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- 'They are knowledgeable and experienced in the field of copyright. They are clear and pragmatic.'
- 'They are very accessible and affable.'
Key clients
- Two Rivers Media Limited
- International Cricket Council
- World Curling
- Sky UK Limited
- PPL PRS Limited
- The Scottish Professional Football League Limited
- PicRights
- GBM Casting Limited
- AG Barr PLC
- STV plc
Work highlights
Advising Two Rivers Media Ltd. on the development, production, and distribution of various productions.
Advised World Curling on securing a three-year partnership with FeedConstruct.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Megan Briggs
Practice head
Fraser MacKinven
Other key lawyers
Colin Hulme; Benjamin McGlinchey; Megan Briggs; Rebecca Ablett