Standing out for its expertise in financings and corporate-focused matters in the film and television spaces, Fieldfisher has a strong track record in M&A transactions and joint ventures, rights licensing arrangements, and production and distribution issues. Clients of the firm also benefit from its specialist media tax team and strong capabilities in contentious matters. Stephen Saltzman, who leads the media and entertainment practice, excels in transactional work and AI-related issues, while Carlton Durrant is the go-to name for corporate finance and M&A in the film and TV sectors. An authority in the media and entertainment market, Tim Johnson possesses a wealth of experience in international co-productions, rights licensing, and distribution deals.
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‘The lawyers understand the media industry and are able to give good advice at relatively short notice.’
‘Carlton Durrant for corporate work and Nick Pimlott for competition work are both excellent!’
Key clients
- The British Broadcasting Corporation
- BBC Studios Distribution Limited
- Lumina Studios
- Natixis Coficine
- See-Saw Films
- UKTV Media Limited
- Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank AG
- Constantin Film
- Spiro Films, Ltd.
- Lionsgate
- Starz Entertainment LLC
- Digital TV Group
- Everyone TV
- Max Films/Roger Frappier
- Huayi Brothers International
- Tokyopop
- Psyop
- Magnetar Capital
Work highlights
- Advised DZ Bank on the multi-party co-financing of independently produced television series "Those About to Die".
- Advised Constantin Film on the equity co-financing of an independent feature film "Psycho Killer" and related inter creditor agreement with the producer's lenders.
- Advised BBC Studios on M&A (Nordics-based STV Production) and strategic investments (Mettlemouse Entertainment) involving its portfolio of TV and film production companies.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stephen Saltzman, Carlton Durrant