Home to a premier film and TV media finance practice, Wiggin LLP boasts strong capabilities across the development, production, finance, content distribution, and sales and acquisitions of content companies. With a strong following of UK and US clients, the group assists leading local and international studios as well as networks, platforms, financiers and distributors with the financing of major productions across the UK and Europe. Its base in Brussels make it well placed to handle international media financing matters. Charles Moore assists with financings for film and TV productions, while Michael Brader focuses solely on TV production deals. Matthew Dando concentrates on disputes work; Neil Gillard advises banks, broadcasters, film and TV distributors and sales agents; and Chris Hammond is a notable film and TV lawyer. Chris Hanson is a key member of the media finance team with extensive experience in representing Hollywood studios, banks, private equity funds and government bodies. Gráinne McKenna is the go-to contact for US studios, while film and TV finance specialist David Quli acts for financiers, producers and distributors on all financing aspects of the development, production and exploitation of films, TV, games and music.
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- 'Professional excellence at every level of service combined with commercial approach provides for the best service and value.'
- 'More than legal adviserrs, the Wiggin team become true partners in that they are immersed in all aspects of deals, understand the implications of structural and commercial legal decisions, and see the bigger picture strategically, along with the various legal aspects on a 360 basis. In my experience, this is crucial for successful deal-making.'
Key clients
- True Brit Entertainment Limited
- FremantleMedia
- ABC Studios
- AMC
- Apple
- Bank of Montreal
- BBC Studios Distribution
- Cofiloisirs
- DAZN
- Disney
- FX Networks
- Netflix
- Motive Pictures
- Paramount
- RSA Films Limited
- Sky
- Sony
- Universal
- Virgin Media O2
- WarnerBros. Discovery (HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros. TV, and Warner Bros. features)
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Charles Moore, David Quli, Neil Gillard, Sean James, Michael Brader, Matthew Dando