Taylor Wessing LLP has ‘great sector knowledge’ in the publishing and media industries, assisting local and international news publishers, digital media and entertainment clients with media, IP, consumer and data protection mandates. The team, which seamlessly combines its expertise in print and digital media, also advises on pre-publication and post-publication matters, rights acquisitions and AI-related issues. Practice head Adam Rendle, a key contact for publishers, collecting societies, broadcasters and digital media services, focuses on copyright, publishing and platform liability issues. Niri Shan leads on IP and media litigation matters involving the publishing sector, while newly promoted partner Xuyang Zhu - an expert in the legal implications of generative AI and novel means of exploiting and monetising content - handles a mix of contentious and non-contentious work. Timothy Pinto offers support with pre-publication clearance and content litigation.
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Témoignages
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‘The firm has always been very easy to deal with. As we are a theatrical company it needs specialist insights which they possess.’
- 'Xuyang Zhu has now taken over after Charles Lloyd retirement who was fantastic. She is equally on the ball and helpful. I wouldn't want to work with another firm.’
‘Great sector knowledge, responsiveness and availability. Feels that the team go above and beyond to work to our deadlines.’
‘Great expertise, availability and responsiveness, with knowledge and expertise in this sector. Adam Rendle and Xuyang Zhu have been of great assistance on a number of matters recently.’
Clients clés
- DC Thomson and Co
- Zound Industries International AB
- Margaret Lynn Limited
Points forts
- Assisting DC Thomson & Co. Ltd with managing its trade mark portfolio.
- Advised Zound Industries on its acquisition of legendary British music brand Marshall Amplification PLC.
- Advised Margaret Lynn Limited, which owns the rights of well-known wartime artist Dame Vera Lynn, on the licensing of her performances for use in various films and TV programmes and other exploitation of her rights and image.
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.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Adam Rendle
Xuyang Zhu
Responsable de la pratique
Adam Rendle
Autres avocats clés
Niri Shan; Xuyang Zhu; Timothy Pinto