Media & Entertainment
11 Stone Buildings, recommended by Legal 500 as a leading set in this field, has a selection of barristers with a strong, well established reputation for dealing with a wide variety of media and entertainment disputes. Many leading acts have been represented by members of chambers and we have particular strength in music industry cases. Our expertise extends to all aspects of intellectual property, the core media subjects (including privacy, defamation, malicious falsehood and data protection) and contractual matters. Our clients range from artists and performers to management, agency and record companies.
We combine broad practical knowledge of this area of law with strong litigation expertise. Members of chambers regularly speak at the annual intellectual property law and sports law conferences on media related topics – one topic this year was the protection and commercial exploitation of the celebrity image.
Litigation highlights include a claim for royalties by former members of Status Quo and a dispute involving members of the band Busted based on undue influence, material non-disclosure, partnership and song copyright.
What others say
Our most recent recommendations by the legal directories are as follows:
Leading junior for media & entertainment - Chambers UK 2012
Also recommended, Robert Deacon of 11 Stone Buildings has recently been involved in injunctive work and has tackled a number of recording contract disputes, one of which involved icebreaker clauses. He is known for his "extremely pleasant manner" and the fact that "he strains every sinew on behalf of his clients. (Media & Entertainment, Chambers UK 2012)
A leading set for media, sports & entertainment - Legal 500 2011
11 Stone Buildings' Robert Deacon handles a number of privacy-related media cases and acts for high-profile sports and music personalities; and Tim Penny is well versed in injunction-related matters and cross-border disputes. Jamie Riley produces "good work in case preparation", is "very strong on pleadings", and is highly regarded for his expertise in ticketing policies and conditions. (Media, Entertainment & Sport, Legal 500 2011)
For a full overview of the directories' testimonials over the years, please click here.
Our media & entertainment barristers are: