Media & Entertainment

The Media and Entertainment industries are undergoing huge change, with the internet providing new opportunities to get your message out but also creating a range of new challenges and complexities.

We provide legal advice to individuals and businesses across the music, TV, film, literary, gaming and digital media industries.

Some of our media and entertainment clients include:

International recording artists and song writers
Record labels
Publishing companies
Management companies
World renowned authors
Film production companies
Talent across all entertainment industries
Global media agencies

Our expert media and entertainment lawyers have the experience and knowledge you need to support you through your career. We can make sure you are working with contracts that are right for you and can help you navigate disputes if they arise.

Among our team of experts is Aurelia Butler-Ball, who previously worked in-house at Universal Music. We offer unique insight into the industry along with a strong commercial approach that understands the fast-paced needs of the market.

We passionately believe in our clients and we work hard to ensure they have the support they need to succeed. You have given your all to get where you are – why should you expect anything less?

For more advice on how we can support you and your brand, contact the team today.

Contact our Media & Entertainment lawyers - 0808 271 2602

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Key Contacts

Our key contacts our all experts in their fields. Feel free to email or phone them to find out how we can help your business.

Business Development Manager +

Lee Harding

Business Development Manager

Tel. +44 (0)1293 742 826

lee.harding@irwinmitchell.com

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Commercial +

Aurelia Butler-Ball

Senior Associate Solicitor

Tel. + 44 (0)129 374 2947

Mob. +44 (0)750 125 2707

aurelia.butler-ball@irwinmitchell.com

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Intellectual Property +

Georgie Collins

Partner

Tel. +44 (0)207 421 3997

Mob. +44 (0)787 625 3304

georgie.collins@irwinmitchell.com

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Recent Work

Grime Artist

Advised an emerging grime artist, hailed as “Britain’s Hottest Female Rapper” by Vogue magazine, on a number of high value deals including the signing of a major record deal with Sony/ RCA

Television Presenter

Advised a well-known television presenter on his agreement with Channel 4

Manchester United sponsorship

Acted for a global brand in their sponsorship deal with Manchester United Football Club

Best-selling Author

Advised a best-selling author on their publishing deal with Penguin Random House

Film Production Company

Provided full legal support to a film production company, drafting all necessary commercial agreements

Jess Varnish

Representing and advising the Olympic cyclist in relation to her removal from the British Cycling Olympic Podium Programme

Marketing & Digital Agency

Advised on the use of image rights in viral campaigns featuring a well-known comedian’s image

Testimonials & Client Feedback

We truly value the feedback we receive from both our clients and legal accreditation societies, such as The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

"The firm treats small customers like big ones."

Legal 500, 2020

"The Irwin Mitchell trademark team is outstanding and dedicated to providing a very high level of advice in a cost and time-effective manner."

Legal 500, 2020

“You have done sterling work on our behalf for which we thank you. I am already recommending you should anyone be in need of your services.”

MD of regional property agent

We Work Nationally

We have offices in major cities throughout the UK and our lawyers can arrange to visit you or your business in person if necessary. We also have international capability, with global links to other legal specialists.

- Gatwick
- Glasgow
- Leeds
- London

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Awards & Accreditation

We’re proud of the recognition we’ve received for our business legal work. For a list of awards and accreditations, please visit our awards page.

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Media & Entertainment

Key Contacts

KEY CONTACTS

Lee Harding

Business Development Manager

Aurelia Butler-Ball

Senior Associate Solicitor

Georgie Collins

Partner

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