Arthur Cox acts for an extensive roster of international clients in both high-profile litigious proceedings and complex, non-contentious matters. The practice frequently handles multi-jurisdictional media and entertainment mandates, including advising on advertising and sponsorship agreements, defamation claims and other content issues. Colin Kavanagh, who is well versed in corporate transactions and regulatory matters in the media, entertainment and sports sectors, co-heads the practice with litigation expert Keith Smith.
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- 'Overall, my experience working with Arthur Cox this past year has been one of top professionalism, experience and a keen sense of Irish law. The team is diverse and provides experts in nearly every field of business and entertainment law we've needed.'
- 'From the partners down to the support staff, Arthur Cox has some of the most brilliant and effective team members of any law film I've worked with in the past. Best of all, they keep an eye on the clock and help to ensure we are only paying for what we need. I've not experienced this type of efficiency and care in the past.'
Key clients
- Center Parcs
- MCD
- Coolmore Stud
- Meta
- Spotify
- IAC Search & Media
- Rugbypass
- The Chester Beatty Library
- Trinity College Dublin
- Wireless Group plc
- 2RN
- 6 Nations Rugby
- UEFA
- Konami
- Fitbit
- The Abbey Theatre
- Nike
- Converse
- Radical Media
- Xavatar
Work highlights
- Advised Xavatar, the metaverse entertainment start-up, on all corporate, commercial and media work, including on its arrangement with Fexco.
- Advised the Press Photographers Association of Ireland on copyright and data protection issues and new terms of business between its members and the print and online media.
- Advised Amazon on the Irish broadcasting regulations.
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Colin Kavanagh, Keith Smith