Specialising in the media and entertainment sector, Simkins LLP is sought after by production studios, music groups, and marketing companies to assist with a range of corporate transactions. The practice is capable of advising on high-profile, multi-jurisdictional M&A, disposals, and joint ventures, as well as debt financing, international expansions, and IPOs. Leading the department is Giao Pacey, who is adept at leading on public and private M&A, debt investments, and joint ventures. She is supported by Ben Gisbey, who focuses on M&A, shareholder arrangements, and lending, and Stuart Smith, who concentrates on strategic acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures.
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‘I worked on the other side of an M&A transaction to Giao Pacey, and I found her to be knowledgable, reasonable, commercial, and efficient.’
‘Simkins' experience in entertainment law was the key attraction, but as they cover numerous other areas we have needed such as employment law and succession, it's great to have all these disciplines under one roof.’
Key clients
- Universal Music Group
- Virgin Music Group
Work highlights
Acting for Universal Music Operations on its loan to and subsequent acquisition of Outdustry.
Practice head
Giao Pacey
Other key lawyers
Ben Gisbey; Stuart Smith; Louise Jordan; Mary Frost-Payne; Charlie Edwards