Jonathan Kelly
Hall of famePhilip Lee LLPPhilip Lee LLP’s media team is highly active in the film and television sector, representing a diverse client base that includes major studios, state media agencies, artists, production and animation companies, banks, financial institutions, and investors. The team provides comprehensive advice on production-related legal matters and financing, acting on behalf of both lenders and borrowers. Brian Gormley, whose workload spans the financing and production of large international feature films, animation series, and domestic television programmes, heads the practice. Jonathan Kelly brings vast expertise in the area of film and television finance. Jessica Gorman is another key contact.
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Key clients
- Screen Scene
- Wild Atlantic Pictures
- Metropolitan Films
- Big Things Films
- Crypt TV
- Merlin Films Group
- Natixis Coficiné
- Cofiloisirs
- Parallel Films
- Comerica Bank
- Curiosity Studio
- JAM Media
- Windmill Lane
- Wildcard
- Coutts
- Newgrange Pictures
Work highlights
- Advised Wild Atlantic Pictures on various productions, including feature films “Abducting Abigail” for Universal Pictures, the forthcoming thriller “The Astronaut” starring Kate Mara and Laurence Fishbourne and “Saipan” starring Steve Coogan.
- Advised MGM Television on the production of season 2 of “Wednesday” for Netflix.
- Advised Big Things Films on the production and financing of two new feature films.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Jessica Gorman
Philip Lee LLPLeading partners
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Brian Gormley