Ned is an Associate in our Disputes team, having joined the firm as a Trainee Solicitor in September 2023.
Ned has experience across a range of media disputes and other contentious matters. Ned's experience includes advising on copyright infringement, licensing disputes, civil fraud, breach of contract and debt claims. Ned also acts on reputation matters, including claims involving defamation and misuse of private information. During his time at Simkins, Ned has worked extensively with clients in the music, film & television, advertising and digital industries.
Ned also has experience working in-house in the music industry. He completed a secondment at Universal Music Group during his training contract and worked at PRS for Music prior to joining Simkins.
Before converting to law, Ned read History at the University of Cambridge and subsequently studied Management at the Cambridge Judge Business School.
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.
They are very commercial, really understand our business and can apply the law practically in line with our business goals.
They understand our business incredibly well and provide a range of specialists as needed.
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