Simkins highly ranked in the Chambers UK 2027 Guide

We are particularly proud that our Music team has retained its Band 1 ranking - the highest tier for firms operating in this sector.

The results reflect the continued strength and breadth of expertise across the firm, as well as our commitment to delivering outstanding advice to clients across the media, entertainment and creative industries.

The Firm has been ranked in the following practice areas:

• Media & Entertainment: Music - Band 1
• Defamation/Reputation Management - Band 2
• Media & Entertainment: Publishing - Band 2
• Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing - Band 3
• Media & Entertainment: Film & Television - Band 3
• Employment: Senior Executive - Band 5

The following members of the Simkins team have also been individually recognised:

Defamation/Reputation Management

• Star Individuals: Gideon Benaim
• Band 5: Jon Oakley
• Band 6: Tom Iverson‍
• Up and Coming: Jessica Welch

Employment: Senior Executive

• Band 5: Susan Thompson, Victoria Willson

Family/Matrimonial Finance: High Net Worth

• Band 5: Deborah Jeff, Flora Grossman

Media & Entertainment: Advertising & Marketing

• Band 4: Caroline Copeland

Media & Entertainment: Film & Television

• Band 2: Jonathan Blair
• Up and Coming: Juliane Althoff

Media & Entertainment: Music: Contentious

• Band 2: Paddy Gardiner
• Band 3: Tom Iverson

Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-Contentious

• Band 1: Euan Lawson
• Band 3: Ed Baden-Powell, James Harman
• Band 4: Nick Eziefula

We are proud of the continued recognition of our talented team and the firm's leading reputation across the media, entertainment and creative sectors. These rankings are a testament to the expertise, dedication and commitment of our people, and the trust our clients place in us.

Simkins' full profile on the Chambers UK website can be found here.

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