Harbottle & Lewis boasts a leading team of lawyers for television and film production as recognised by its ranking in The Legal 500 (2007) and Chambers & Partners (2008). Our highly regarded film lawyers and television lawyers act for many of the leading independent film and television production companies both in the UK and worldwide, as well as sales agents, distributors, film studios, facilities houses, banks, EIS and other tax-related financing schemes, regional subsidy funds, completion guarantors, talent agents, broadcasters, programme sponsors, sports rights organisers and event organisers.
Film
The team's work covers all aspects of film including structuring co-productions, pre-sales, equity and tax based funding and bank finance arrangements throughout all stages in the life-cycle of a film, from development through to financing, production and distribution.
Television
Our work in television covers drama, entertainment, factual and children's programming as well as sponsorship, sports rights, programme compliance and programme clearance issues.
New Media
We increasingly advise on digital formats, enhanced interactive television, IPTV, broadband distribution, mobile content and other aspects of developing media for film and television. Advising advertisers and broadcasters on television advertising, sponsorship and product placement issues both in the traditional forms of media and the emerging digital and mobile markets is also one of our strengths.
Broadcasting
Our team's expertise includes advising on all aspects of broadcasting, including licence applications, carriage agreements, programme codes, sponsorship and compliance issues.
"The film and television team at Harbottle & Lewis has 'an instinct for the old-fashioned culture of fair play' "
Abigail Payne is described as "proactive, busy and competent" and Robert Storer "is held in high esteem across the market, and 'his values have filtered down through the team.' Sources attest that 'he is wonderful at what he does'"
(Chambers & Partners 2008).
For further information please contact Abigail Payne, Robert Storer or Medwyn Jones.
