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Clintons
Clintons is the first port of call to leading writers, producers and creatives thanks to its expertise in structuring deals and productions, including rights acquisitions, financing and licensing of shows to overseas producers. Specialising in advising producers, from small start-ups and mid-scale operators to some of the biggest names in the sector, James Jones heads up the theatre practice; it also includes John Cohen, who focuses on representing artists and creatives. Senior associate Stephen Pidcock is adept in all areas of theatre and live performance, including commercial, licensing and IP issues.
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Testimonials
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‘Their contractual work is very strong.'
'A practical understanding of the theatre and entertainment sector which helps in drafting pragmatic and useable documents.’
‘James Jones is efficient, pragmatic, and has a deep knowledge of the entertainment sector.'
'The individuals that I work with are always approachable and the quality of work is exemplary.’
‘The quality of his James Jones' advice is always extremely high and due to his deep knowledge of our business, I feel like his advice comes from a wholly complete perspective.'
'I have worked with Tom Frederikson and Stephen Pidcock who are extremely knowledgeable, approachable and fast to respond.’
‘Experts in every aspect of the industry. They are on hand to guide clients through the difficult waters of IP creation.’
‘The experience of John Cohen is unrivalled in the field of musical theatre. Stephen Pidcock also brings detailed legal knowledge to bear on sorting out knotty contractual issues.’
Key clients
- Green Room Entertainment Limited
- Swamp Motel Limited
- Les Enfants Terribles
- Screensleeves Limited
- Breda Cashe
- Glynis Henderson Productions Limited
- Immersive Everywhere Limited
- Second Half Productions Limited
- Path Entertainment Group
- AK Theatricals Limited
- Dramatic Events Limited
- Michael Grandage Company
- SGA Productions
- Sony Music
- Theatre Royal Haymarket
- Tim Rice
- George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
- Don Black
- Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss
- Spitlip
- Bill Kenwright Limited
- Crossroads Live (formerly David Ian Productions Limited)
- Michael Harrison Entertainment Limited
- Mischief Worldwide Limited
- New Adventures Limited
- Talent Artistic Group Limited
- TC Beech
- Jamie Wilson Productions Limited
- The Lionel Bart Estate
- The Anthology Group
- Sherman Theatrical Entertainment Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Ian Shaw on the production of the play 'The Shark is Broken.'
- Advised Kate Prince as choreographer and co-creator of the new Sting show ‘Message in a Bottle.’
- Advised Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss on the general progression within their careers.
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James Jones