Tom has advised on resolving disputes for over 15 years. His practice is split between two main areas: (1) entertainment-related disputes; and (2) reputation protection (including defamation, privacy and media law).
On the entertainment side, Tom advises on copyright, performers’ rights, false endorsement, passing off, royalty, management, agency, shareholder and other contractual and tortious claims for both claimants and defendants. His experience covers music, film, television, theatre, video games, publishing, art, design and sport. Tom has advised many world-famous entertainers and rights-holders, and acted in some of the most significant and high-profile cases of the last two decades.
Tom’s media-related practice focuses on reputation protection for high-profile individuals and companies. His experience includes acting for claimants and defendants in defamation proceedings, obtaining privacy injunctions and injunctions for breach of confidence, advising on harassment and blackmail, and defending Advertising Standards Authority complaints.
Tom has been listed in legal directories, including Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, for both Music and Repuattion.
They were incredibly understanding of our unique needs and collaborated in a very flexible way. I would describe the team as very approachable and capable – they took time to listen to our requirements and made recommendations accordingly.
…very supportive while getting on with the job in a very efficient way and handling tricky situations
Simkins provides a great range of experience and skills within the division so all areas of film production are covered.
Tom is a details person. He leaves no stone unturned and is unflappable. He is a major asset to any client and his colleagues.
Tom has proven himself. He is professional, smart and affable on all occasions I have worked with him. He is first class.
Tom's approach to complex and multifaceted disputes has been exceptionally thorough while remaining calm and unflappable.
Tom is an outstanding solicitor. He is very able and well-versed.
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