The team at Matheson LLP advises media and broadcasting companies and regulatory and statutory bodies on the full array of matters in the film, television and digital media sectors. The group combines its entertainment law expertise with the strength of its commercial litigation and dispute resolution team to provide clients with comprehensive defamation and privacy law advice. Ruth Hunter, who advises on a range of deals, negotiations and the drafting of actors', directors', production and distribution agreements, co-heads the practice with litigation expert Michael Byrne, who regularly represents clients in copyright infringement and defamation matters.
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- ‘The media and entertainment team is very responsive. They collaborate with the client to successfully resolve any issues and get the project closed.’
- ‘Ruth Hunter has a wealth of experience tailored to the project at hand. She is a pleasure to work with.’
- 'Their expertise in media law in Ireland is perfect.'
- 'Roisin Walsh and Michael Byrne have been responsive, supportive and excellent at explaining the innermost workings of the Irish legal system to us.'
- 'The team we work with has specialist knowledge in the area of online platforms. They have the necessary knowledge and expertise in the relevant legal areas related to our work.'
- 'Michael Byrne takes a practical approach. I like his type of communication, which is to the point and concise - not too much unnecessary legal jargon.'
Key clients
- Subotica Limited
- Treasure Entertainment Limited
- Keeper Pictures Limited
- Discord
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ruth Hunter, Michael Byrne