Clintons handles the gamut of film and TV matters, including rights transactions and multi-party media financing deals. Documentaries, sports and music-related content are particular strengths for the practice, which is also well positioned to advise music and sports talent on their film and TV projects. Matters concerning copyright exploitation related to adaptations and remakes also feature on the team's workload. Luke Gornell, who was promoted to partner January 2023, focuses on development, production, finance and exploitation deals in the film and TV industries. Litigator Steve Joelson acts for studios, production and distribution companies on contentious issues. Previous practice head Kami Naghdi left the firm in September 2023.
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‘A fantastic team - all round excellent in all aspects.’
‘Luke Gornell is a fantastic asset to Clintons, understands the needs of the project and also the delicate nature of many commercial deals whilst delivering prompt and well executed advice and guidance.’
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luke Gornell