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Overview
We act for talent and influencers at all levels across a wide range of industry sectors. We also act for talent agents and managers and brands and agencies looking to work with talent.
Our talent clients include footballers, chefs, photographers, fashion designers, models, make-up artists, bloggers, YouTubers, podcasters, authors, musicians, actors, comedians, directors, producers and beyond.
Our unrivalled breadth of media and entertainment experience gives us the unique ability to adapt to meet the challenges of a constantly developing talent-engagement landscape. Please see our expertise below and our other sectors and practice areas for more information about the work that we do.
Expertise
Our areas of expertise including the following:
- Brand partnerships
- Influencer engagement
- Sponsorship and endorsement
- Merchandising and product licensing
- Personal appearances
- Agent and manager agreements
- Development and protection of brands
- Copy clearance
- Regulatory compliance
- Corporate arrangements
- Reputation protection
KEY CONTACT
KEY CONTACTS
Our lawyers have in-depth expertise and deliver high-quality, pragmatic and commercial advice.
Ed Weidman
Partner
Ed Weidman
Partner
Every lawyer I have worked with has been friendly, approachable and willing to listen.
Simkins have an excellent media practice constantly evolving with the changes in our industry.
High standards, good, transparent communication between team members, excellent understanding of the issues, plus a can-do attitude. Part of the firm’s culture is an awareness of cost, and the farming out of work to the most reasonably-priced resource.
An excellent all-round knowledge and understanding of the complexities of the music industry and the social influencer space.
