Media & entertainment now covers an abundance of communication, technologies, creation and delivery methods. Barlow Robbins has given holistic advice to gaming companies, songwriters and distribution companies. We focus on music, television and computer games but we’re experienced in wider industry deals too.
Our lawyers take pride in their work and a have real commitment to their clients and to getting the job done.
We distinguish ourselves by tailoring our services to individual needs, and delivering it in a friendly and personal way. Our relationships with our clients are critical to our business and important to us personally.
Music and television
Barlow Robbins breadth and depth of practical experience in the music industry is appreciated by our Clients. Our clients include singers, musicians, composers, record producers, managers, music publishers, distributors, software developers and multimedia producers. Our lawyers have advised broadcasters on music rights in programs and acquiring rights for programs. They are also able to advise on output and distribution agreements, talent contracts and co-production agreements. One has even negotiated a contract for two helicopters bought by a television network.
We also represent the UK interests of some Australian and US-based companies and performers.
Our expertise includes:
- recording, publishing, licensing and distribution contracts
- copyright and performers’ rights
- multi-media, online services and new technology
- management and agency arrangements
- story acquisitions
- co-production & pilot agreements
- catalogue distribution and output deals
- promotion, sponsorship and merchandising
- collecting societies
- live performance and touring
Computer Games and Online Gambling
We advise games developers and distributors on various contractual and legal issues by capitalising on our extensive entertainment, technology and corporate expertise. We have a particular expertise in online gaming and gambling platforms.
Our expertise includes:
- establishing, acquiring and disposing of businesses
- commercialisation, licensing and distribution agreements
- sponsorship and merchandising agreements
- end user licence agreements
- acquisition and protection of intellectual property rights
- employment and contractor agreements
- obscenity and defamation advice
- litigation and dispute resolution
