Standing out for its expertise in financings and corporate-focused matters in the film and television spaces, Fieldfisher has a strong track record in M&A transactions and joint ventures, rights licensing arrangements, and production and distribution issues. Clients of the firm also benefit from its specialist media tax team and strong capabilities in contentious matters. Stephen Saltzman, who leads the media and entertainment practice, excels in transactional work and AI-related issues, while Carlton Durrant is the go-to name for corporate finance and M&A in the film and TV sectors. An authority in the media and entertainment market, Tim Johnson possesses a wealth of experience in international co-productions, rights licensing, and distribution deals.
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Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
‘The lawyers understand the media industry and are able to give good advice at relatively short notice.’
‘Carlton Durrant for corporate work and Nick Pimlott for competition work are both excellent!’
Clients clés
- The British Broadcasting Corporation
- BBC Studios Distribution Limited
- Lumina Studios
- Natixis Coficine
- See-Saw Films
- UKTV Media Limited
- Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank AG
- Constantin Film
- Spiro Films, Ltd.
- Lionsgate
Points forts
- Advised DZ Bank on the multi-party co-financing of independently produced television series "Those About to Die".
- Advised Constantin Film on the equity co-financing of an independent feature film "Psycho Killer" and related inter creditor agreement with the producer's lenders.
- Advised BBC Studios on M&A (Nordics-based STV Production) and strategic investments (Mettlemouse Entertainment) involving its portfolio of TV and film production companies.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Responsable de la pratique
Stephen Saltzman; Carlton Durrant
Autres avocats clés
Tim Johnson; Christine Phillips; Nick Pimlott; Alisa Logvinenko; Ruth Lewis