England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
GSC Solicitors LLP
With barrister Justin Goldspink, the IP and media department at GSC Solicitors LLP has longstanding relationships with UK music collecting societies, including the Video Performance Limited (VPL), PPL and PRS. On the contentious side, the team handles copyright tribunal litigation and infringement cases, whereas typical non-contentious instructions involve copyright law reform, international collections, and livestreaming licenses.
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Testimonials
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'I have worked with GSC for many years and have been hugely impressed with their knowledge of the sector and the law.’
‘Justin Goldspink has the best understanding of substantive IP law when compared to others I have worked with. He brings an enormously impressive command of the detail into any case and his advice is rightly trusted by large clients.’
‘GSC are engaging and take time to not only understand the nature of your enquiry but the nature of your business itself. They are quick to grasp complexities and tailor advice and solutions that are very specific.'
‘Clive Halperin is incredibly knowledgeable and personable. He has a way of explaining things very clearly to those with no legal background and his insights and solutions are worthy of a very high recommendation.’
Key clients
- PPL
- PPL PRS Limited
- CanO Water Limited
- Barmy Army Limited
Work highlights
- Representing PPL before the Copyright Tribunal in respect of the tariff for the use of PPL's sound recordings at nightclubs, pubs, bars, hotels and restaurants.
- Instructions from PPL PRS Limited in respect of the enforcement of the rights of PPL and PRS in sound recordings and musical works.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Justin Goldspink, Clive Halperin