United Kingdom - Scotland • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Harper Macleod LLP
Harper Macleod LLP assists a wide range of blue-chip media organisations, governing bodies and high-profile individuals with both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team is led by the Edinburgh-based IP and cybersecurity specialist Jamie Watt, who is renowned for his expertise in the music sector and cross-border capabilities. Tom Thomas‘ commercial knowhow spans film and television production and location agreements, in addition to sports broadcasting rights arrangements, while James McMorrow’s experience includes film production funding and location matters. In the contentious space, David Kerr‘s recent work involves advising public broadcasters on breach of contract and defamation issues. All named individuals are based in Glasgow unless noted otherwise.
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Testimonials
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‘We have always been very impressed with their commercial approach to dealing with quite complex areas of law. We often need them to filter their Scottish law advice into our wider UK advice and they do this seamlessly and in a way which is pitch perfect for our clients.’
‘Jamie Watt is responsive, vastly experienced and delivers spot on advice through a commercial lens.’
‘Jamie Watt is an excellent commercial lawyer offering sound, sensible and pragmatic advice that goes to the heart of the issue at hand. His communication style is efficient and to the point, which makes it clear and easy to understand.'
Key clients
- The Musicians Union
- Publishing Scotland
- Creative Scotland
- The Society of Authors
- Scottish Mountaineering Trust
- Celtic FC
- Jack and Victor
- NMBRS
- Kate Nash Literary Agency
- Sandstone Press
Work highlights
- Advised The Musicians Union on the proposed reform of UK copyright law.
- Acted for well-known Scottish comedians Jack and Victor from the Still Game series on a challenge to their whisky brand by Jack Daniels.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jamie Watt