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.
Simkins are one of the leading specialist firms in music. They have an excellent team, with deep industry knowledge and a thorough understanding both of their clients’ needs and the specialist areas of law involved.
They are experts in their field, provide very focused and commercial advice and are responsive to tight deadlines.
High standards, good division of practices. In addition to the firm’s specialities, it acts as a “one-stop shop” where sensible so that the client can simply pick up the phone and get things done.
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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