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Media & Entertainment

Legal advice that always hits the right note. We offer specialist music and media expertise to a diverse range of clients, from the up-and-coming to the household names.
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Media & Entertainment

The media and entertainment industry moves quickly - and so do we. As one of the few law firms in the North East that provides specialist media and entertainment advice, and work with clients across music, film, television, gaming, publishing, sport, advertising, digital media and live events to protect their interests, manage risk and unlock opportunities for growth.

Our lawyers understand the pressures facing creative and commercial organisations. We advise everyone from start-ups and independent creators to established brands, agencies and national organisations. Our cross-disciplinary team combines expertise in intellectual property, commercial contracts, dispute resolution, data protection, employment and reputation management to provide joined-up support across every stage of your business.

We also work closely with clients on emerging issues affecting the sector, including digital content, influencer partnerships, AI, sponsorship, licensing and media rights.

Explore our related expertise in intellectual property, commercial law, reputation protection & crisis management and sport. We regularly share sector insights, legal updates and case studies to help media and entertainment businesses stay ahead of industry change.

See our media & entertainment specialisms
  • Intellectual property protection and enforcement 
  • Commercial contracts and licensing agreements 
  • Sponsorship and endorsement agreements 
  • Digital media and content regulation 
  • Music, film and TV agreements 
  • Funding agreements 
  • Advertising and marketing compliance 
  • Data protection and information law 
  • Brand protection and trade marks 
  • Commercial dispute resolution 
  • Sports media and broadcasting matters 
  • Reputation management and crisis response 
  • Defamation, privacy and media disputes 

Muckle LLP has experience in cross-disciplinary IP, media and technology-related matters such as press and reputation management work, rights infringements, sponsorships, and data and contractual issues. Exemplifying this is experienced practice head George Festing who acts for high-profile corporate and individual media and entertainment clients across the tech, music, film, TV, advertising, fashion and sport industries, and is a leading expert in the media field nationally.

Leading the commercial team, Alex Craig advises on IP, data and technology matters, such as licensing agreements, media rights agreements and IP reviews, while Alex Speirs covers IP issues and disputes, and Tom Justice handles commercial agreements with an emphasis on the sports sector.

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We're based in Newcastle upon Tyne, but our people live across the North East and Cumbria, helping clients nationwide. Get in touch today and see how we make a difference.
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