United Kingdom - Scotland • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

Anderson Strathern

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With publishing sector expert Simon Brown at the helm, Anderson Strathern remains an established player in the Scottish market and is a regular advisor to publishing houses, theatre companies, education sector clients and individuals on a range of corporate, commercial and contentious mandates. Director Barry Nichol anchors the team’s theatre and performing arts initiative, advising charities on sensitive employment and HR issues, while the Glasgow-based IP specialist Douglas McLachlan spearheads its growing film and television production practice. In the contentious sphere, senior litigator Katrina Lumsdaine handles defamation and breach of privacy cases before both the Sheriff Courts and the Court of Session. All named individuals are based in Edinburgh unless stated otherwise.

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  • ‘Prompt to respond and offer solutions in a changing environment.'

  • 'Up to date and knowledgeable in a fast-moving industry where personal, cast and crew contracts, film and book rights, IP, and copyright are all of vital importance, and often all with conflicting requirements.'

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Key clients

  • The Great Tapestry of Scotland Charitable Trust
  • The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland

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Work highlights

  • Advised The Great Tapestry of Scotland Charitable Trust on the securing and exploitation of IP rights in the Tapestry and the transfer of the Tapestry to Scottish Borders Council for permanent exhibition at a purpose-built new visitor centre in Galashiels.
  • Assisted The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service with the winding down of the intial project to establish remote jury centres at Odeon cinemas across Scotland, as well as the set up of one venue to be used for High Court trails in the long term.

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