Osborne Clarke LLP assists a wide array of clients - including broadcasters, streamers, publishers, production companies and social media platforms - with film and TV-related matters. Technology and regulatory matters are at the core of the practice, which continues to advise on content and channel distribution deals, AdTech, media rights agreements and mid-market M&A transactions. Nick Johnson and John Davidson-Kelly jointly lead the team, with Davidson-Kelly leading on matters relating to digital media regulation. Ken Wilkinson handles corporate matters as well as post-production and broadcasting issues. Jamie Heatly is well versed in advising on the launch of new streaming services and TV channels.
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  • ‘Their deep knowledge of the industry and expertise in the deals we do and issues that arise make them stand out.’

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  • ‘John Davidson-Kelly is excellent.’

Kernmandanten

  • Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Netflix
  • ITV / ITV Studios
  • Paramount
  • Channel 4
  • NBC Universal
  • Comcast
  • Miroma
  • Arrow International Media
  • Coffee&TV

Highlight-Mandate

  • Advising Warner Bros. Discovery on all matters related to the growth and development of its streaming services, including the international roll-out of HBO Max in EMEA and the launch of TNT Sports in the UK.
  • Advised Netflix's global consumer protection team on regulatory matters regarding the operation of the Netflix platform and provided specialist safety and regulatory advice on major productions.
  • Advised Paramount on the roll-out and development of Paramount+, and on the proposed combination of Pluto TV with My5 in the UK, including broadcast and on-demand compliance.

Anwält*innen

Praxisleitung

Nick Johnson; John Davidson-Kelly

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Ken Wilkinson; Jamie Heatly