My recent engagements include the following:

• Advising in relation to music licensing contract documentation.
• Advising video production company on image rights issues in context of using well-known name, image and likeness in project.
• Advising VFX company on contractual framework and protections for major motion picture project.
• Acting for independent film producer in negotiations regarding ownership of intellectual property in feature film production.
• Acting for content creator in negotiations regarding credit for work carried out on copyrighted works.
• Representing independent film producer in negotiations and in respect of contractual framework for major property for potential SVOD streaming.
• Acting for special effects company in negotiating contracts for major motion picture.
• Negotiating sales and distribution agreements in respect of multiple territories on behalf of motion picture director.
• Advising on issues arising from commercial contracts for major television production company.
• Advising UK film and television body on suite of sustainability-focused contracts for sustainable studios project.
• Advising in relation to sustainability / ESG policies and protocols in light of emerging legislative and regulatory regimes.
• Royalty assessments and analyses, and audit settlement negotiations.
• Negotiating musical artist release agreements and confidentiality agreements.
• Multiple content license negotiations and agreements.
• Advising in relation to commercial and intellectual property issues arising from drinks brand development.
• Negotiating release from contractual hold on developing derivative work in the film and television context.
• Advising on licensing issues in the context of use of intellectual property in major advertising campaign.
• Advising in relation to horror feature film co-authorship dispute and resulting rights and revenue split.
• Acting for principal director in potential dispute with documentary film producer in respect of co-authorship dispute.
• Advising independent film maker in rights dispute with former commercial partner regarding use of material on website sizzle reel.
• Advising major film and television industry sustainability organisation on suite of commercial contracts.