Operating for a range of clients in the media, entertainment, and music spaces, Hamlins LLP’s wide-ranging offering encompasses a full spectrum of IP rights, advertising issues, and licensing arrangements. The practice is jointly led by Matthew Pryke, who fields a strong practice in the media sector, and Martin Ochs, who bolsters the practice with his contentious capabilities.
Testimonials
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‘Matthew Pryke has an in-depth knowledge of IP infringement that creates a protective layer around any business.’
‘Precise and clear communicators. Efficient and effective.’
‘Hamlins is the benchmark and standard of exceptional service, delivered with integrity and kindness, and possesses within the team profound and poignant legal knowledge and experience. They comprehend, respect and accommodate all that is necessary for any person to feel respected and that their legal matters are handled with the utmost diligence in an environment that feels safe for them.’
‘Martin Ochs is an exceptional and exemplary professional who acts with great integrity and respect for the law and the rights of his client. He is an astute legal thinker with the ability to remain focused on the overarching legal picture and employs an attention to detail which creates a security and respect at each step of the engagement.'
'The team at Hamlins have provided thoughtful, efficient and informative service and no question was too hard to answer. I’d like to mention Lauren Twidale, whose legal knowledge and capacity to make short-term and long-term assessments has also been exceptional.'
‘Hamlins have years of experience in sound recording copyright work and in the media and entertainment sector generally: a real understanding of the business.'
‘Martin Ochs is bright, thorough and commercially very practical and astute.’
‘The team is composed of highly knowledgeable professionals with deep expertise in their legal field who are dedicated to understanding and addressing even the most challenging matters. Hamlins consistently prioritises our best interests, demonstrating a genuine commitment to our success and satisfaction. This blend of expertise, responsiveness and client-focused service distinguishes them in the legal field.'
Key clients
- 35summers
- Bleach London
- Bravado International Group
- Danilo
- Diamond Resorts
- Ego Restaurants
- Fine & Country
- George Lowden Guitars
- Hilton Grand Vacations
- Hilton Worldwide
- Just Hype
- Performing Right Society Ltd
- Phonographic Performance Limited
- Pizza Union
- PPL PRS Limited
- Priority Freight
- Probity Europe
- Professional Triathlon Organisation
- Racing Past Media
- Richard Wiseman
- Shutterstock
- Speakeasy Entertainment
- Tixtrack
Work highlights
- Advising Lowden Guitars on brand management and particularly in relation to its collaboration with Ed Sheeran for the Sheeran by Lowden brand.
- Advised the Professional Triathletes Organisation on its relaunch and rebrand of the PTO Tour to the T100 Triathlon World Tour.
- Acted Producer Richard Wiseman in his role as Archive Producer for the three most recent seasons of Netflix's/Box To Box's 'Drive To Survive' fly-on-the-wall F1 series, in addition to the provision of advice regarding various sports media content and the commercialisation and structuring of the same.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matthew Pryke, Martin Ochs