The information technology team at Millar McCall Wylie LLP has a strong presence in the media sector, often advising clients on drafting contracts, licensing, and terms and conditions. Damian McParland leads the practice with strong experience in media and entertainment related corporate and M&A matters. Abbie Long regularly supports IT and private technology clients on various agreements for licensing of rights and exploitation arrangements.

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Key clients

  • Northern Ireland Screen
  • Fast Forward Fuel
  • Employee Wellbeing Ltd
  • JF & H Dowds Ltd
  • Nimbus Computer Solutions Ltd
  • Retinize Limited
  • Learning Pool Limited
  • Cirdan Imaging/Cirdan Ultra

Work highlights

  • Advised Learning Pool Limited in putting together a new master services agreement in relation to use of their services including online platform, digital services, e-learning, module creation tools and more.
  • Advised Northern Ireland Screen in relation to an interactive content project provisionally entitled “History Essentials” with producer Makematic Limited and including various arrangements for licensing of rights and exploitation arrangements.
  • Advised Retinize Limited on the drafting of terms and conditions on proprietary technology for use in cinematic virtual reality and augmented reality animation and environments.  

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Damian McParland

Other key lawyers

Abbie Long