Maria Constantin
Preiskel & Co LLPDevoted to the independent film industry, Preiskel & Co LLP works with feature film and documentary producers, distribution and sales companies, rights acquisition companies and film financiers on an array of media financing matters. Practice co-head Hannah Leader, who has produced a large number of feature films and TV documentaries herself, advises producers and financiers on all aspects of film financing. Co-leader Peter Dally is a name to note for the financing, production and exploitation of content for feature films and TV. Audiovisual specialist Kami Naghdi, who joined the firm in November 2023 from Clintons, handles complex rights deals and financings. Maria Constantin advises on a wide range of film and TV matters, including fundraisings.
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Key clients
- Buffalo Pictures Limited
- Holofcener Limited
- Thomas Kubr
- Nick Hampson
- Bend it Films
Work highlights
- Advising Buffalo Pictures on the production of all of its filmed content, having acted as production counsel on the second season of “Islands of the Pacific”, “Out There”, “Guide Dogs” and a first season of “Islands of the Atlantic”.
- Advising Nick Hampson on the acquisition of option rights to the book “The Promised Party: Kahlo, Basquiat and Me” by internationally acclaimed author Jennifer Clement for a feature film production.
- Assisting Holofcener Limited with the early development of the the feature film project about the life of the famous female power boat racing champion Betty Cook.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Peter Dally, Hannah Leader