Media & Communications Law

At JMW we act for clients in all aspects of media law.  Our solicitors are experts in the field of media and entertainment law.  

We pride ourselves on our pragmatic approach and always go the extra mile to protect our clients’ legal rights. 

We have a wealth of experience in resolving disputes in all aspects of media law.  We specialise in dealing with reputation management issues including defamation (libel and slander), breach of confidence, invasion of privacy and handling hostile media coverage, including injunction proceedings.  

We also represent clients in negotiating and advising upon commercial deals.

Our clients range from celebrities, sports stars, comedians and musicians, to national newspapers and international brands.

Our media and entertainment law services include:

Reputation Management

• Defamation (including internet libel)
• Pre-publication advice
• Malicious falsehood 
• Privacy and breach of confidence (including expertise in "phone hacking" claims)
• Injunctions
• Complaints to Ofcom and the Press Complaints Committee 
• Crisis management
• Protecting victims of harassment

Sports

• Sponsorship agreements - Merchandising and endorsement agreements
• Broadcast sponsorship agreements

Film and Television

• Rights and content clearance
• Talent agreements
• Finance and production agreements

Music

• Music management agreements 
• Performance/Touring agreements
• Recording agreements 
• Licensing agreements
• Royalty audits

For more information on our media law services or to speak to a specialist media law solicitor, please phone us on 0845 872 6666 or complete our online enquiry form.