Hugh James has excellent practical experience advising on commercial contracts within the media sector. Team head Aled Walters has deep expertise in handling TV matters, in particular, working with broadcasters and independent production companies across a range of contractual matters. With ‘deep knowledge’ of the media and sports industries, Mark Loosemore provides ’efficient and results-oriented’ advice, including assisting sporting associations and media rights holders on the negotiation of major commercial agreements.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm always seeks to work effectively and in a streamlined way to reach the end-point in the best possible way.'
- 'Their multi-disciplined in-house team have the expertise to cover all aspects of our day-to-day operation and more complex commercial negotiations when required.'
- 'Aled Walters brings extensive experience to every project we discuss and is an exceptional lawyer who understands a wide-ranging portfolio of business areas and their specific needs.'
- 'Mark Loosemore has deep knowledge of the media and particularly sports world and is both efficient and results oriented.'
Key clients
- Great Point Studios
- Wildflame Productions Limited
- Afanti Media Group Limited
- Welsh Government
- Location Solutions Limited
- Dragon Studios Limited
- ITV plc
- Football Association of Wales
- Welsh Rugby Players Association
- Horse & Country TV
- Studio Collective
- Welsh National Opera (WNO)
Work highlights
Advised Great Point Studios on its multi million pound freehold acquisition of the former Pinewood Studios in Wentloog from Welsh Government and continue to advise on the ongoing development of the site.
Advised Opra Avanti (an SPV created for production of Welsh language opera) on production commercial terms and rights contracts for a televised opera production for S4C and Channel 4.
Advised Cwmni Da on a number of matters including a Welsh language version of Gogglebox and a co-production agreement for The World’s Greatest Sporting Arenas broadcast in the UK and internationally.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Aled Walters
Other key lawyers
Mark Loosemore