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Peter Hopton
He undertakes a broad variety of non-contentious and transactional commercial and intellectual property work for clients across media, entertainment and sports sectors. He specialises in drafting, reviewing and advising on all types of intellectual property, commercial, sports, entertainment and media arrangements and regularly advises clients in relation to the CAP…May 12, 2019 -
David Whitehead
He has had experience advising clients on production, development and financing, as well as the distribution and licensing of content and the protection and exploitation of intellectual property rights. David joined Simkins in January 2019. He has a range of in-house experience, having completed secondments at a major UK broadcaster…May 12, 2019 -
Henry Elkington
Before completing the Graduate Diploma in Law and the Legal Practice Course, Henry graduated from the University of Cardiff in History and Philosophy and gained experience in the in-house legal team at IMG with a specific focus on the exploitation and protection of intellectual property rights in the sports sector.…May 12, 2019 -
Ben Gisbey
He advises on corporate and transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, fundraisings and investments, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, LLP and partnership arrangements and general corporate advisory work. His clients range from startups and entrepreneurs through to mid-sized corporates and multi-nationals. Ben handles music, media and entertainment matters including agreements relating…May 12, 2019 -
Juliane Althoff
Prior to joining Simkins, Jules was Deputy Editor at Chambers and Partners Legal Publishers, responsible for coordinating research and editing written work for the Asia Pacific Region. Before converting to law, Jules completed a Masters in Television Journalism. Jules has experience in working for television companies in England and Germany…October 30, 2018 -
Jacek Kruza
Jacek studied law as an undergraduate at the University of Manchester, staying on to complete a master’s degree in Political Science and Political Theory. During his studies he managed a small events business, performing as a resident DJ at two Manchester clubs and variously at local venues and festivals. Jacek…October 30, 2018 -
Paddy Grafton-Green
Over his longstanding career, Paddy has built up extensive expertise in the music, TV and film, theatre and publishing sectors. He regularly advises clients on recording, publishing, public appearance, management, sponsorship, merchandising, production and distribution arrangements. In addition to his extensive media expertise, Paddy is well versed in advising on…October 30, 2018 -
Astrid Bulmer
Astrid read Economics at Cambridge University. Before Simkins, she worked at Virgin EMI Records.October 24, 2018 -
Ed Weidman
Ed’s areas of expertise include advertising (including branding, market research, sponsorship and endorsement), entertainment (including music, publishing, television, film and theatre), digital media, IT and technology. Before qualifying as a solicitor, Ed worked in the music industry as an artist manager and label manager.October 24, 2018 -
Jessie Merwood
Jessie is an Associate in the Commercial group. She joined the firm in September 2011, qualifying in 2013. Before her career in law, Jessie worked in the music industry for a leading festival producer. Given her prior experience, Jessie has a particular expertise in live entertainment, including touring. She is…October 24, 2018