Business Details
43 Years
experience
Expert Legal Services for Creative Industries in London
Lee & Thompson combines an open-minded and personal approach with a drive to deliver excellence for clients in the creative industries. Our firm provides the full spectrum of legal services across sectors such as fashion, film, music, and television, meeting the evolving needs of our clients. Our lawyers are exceptionally knowledgeable, attuned to clients' realities, and provide first-class legal and business affairs advice.With decades of collective experience, we offer deep insight into the worlds our clients operate in, ensuring tailored and effective solutions. Our commitment to flexibility and trust has earned us recognition as a calm and reliable partner in complex situations.
Services
Fashion Law
Film & TV Production
Music Industry
Intellectual Property
Employment Law
Corporate Finance
Dispute Resolution
Data Privacy
Media Law
Brand Protection
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We specialise in legal services for the creative industries with sector-specific expertise.
- Our team combines deep legal knowledge with practical understanding of creative businesses.
- We offer tailored solutions for clients in film, music, television, and digital media.
- Proven track record advising leading production companies and talent.
- Flexible approach adapting to individual project requirements.
What people say
Exceptional knowledge
Trusted advisors
Sector-specific expertise
Calm in storm
Tailored solutions
Services
Entertainment Law
We provide specialist legal advice for entertainment industry clients, covering film, television, and live events. Our expertise includes production agreements, rights management, and dispute resolution. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of creative sector challenges and regulatory requirements.
Intellectual Property
Our IP services focus on brand protection, trademarks, and copyright management for creative businesses. We help clients safeguard their intellectual assets through strategic portfolio management and enforcement. Our team handles complex IP disputes and licensing arrangements across multiple jurisdictions.
Corporate Finance
We advise on corporate transactions, mergers, and acquisitions within the creative industries. Our services include structuring deals, due diligence, and financing arrangements. Clients receive tailored guidance on corporate governance and regulatory compliance specific to their sector.
Employment Law
We provide employment law services covering contracts, disputes, and HR policy development. Our team advises on industry-specific issues like talent agreements and union negotiations. Clients benefit from proactive risk management and compliance strategies.
Dispute Resolution
Our dispute resolution team handles litigation and alternative dispute mechanisms for creative sector clients. We specialise in media law, contract disputes, and intellectual property conflicts. Our approach prioritises commercial outcomes while protecting clients' reputations and interests.
People
Reno Antoniades
Managing Partner
Reno leads Lee & Thompson's Film & Television Group with over 25 years' experience in entertainment law. He advises major production companies and talent on complex industry matters.
Christos Michaels
Head of Film
Christos heads the Film Group, specialising in production, financing, and distribution of film and TV projects. He has represented leading international production companies for over 20 years.
Julian Ward
Head of Video Games
Julian leads the Digital & Technology Group with 17 years' experience in interactive entertainment law. He advises on game development, publishing, and IP protection for major industry players.
Dominic Bray
Head of Dispute Resolution
Dominic specialises in entertainment and IP litigation with over 30 years' experience resolving complex disputes. He leads the firm's defamation and privacy practice for high-profile clients.
Lawrence Engel
Head of Music
Lawrence heads the Music Group, representing major artists and rights holders since 1994. He advises on recording contracts, publishing deals, and cross-border music industry transactions.
Questions
What creative industries does Lee & Thompson specialise in?
We specialise in legal services for film, television, music, publishing, digital media, and live events sectors.
Do you offer international legal support?
Yes, we handle cross-border transactions and disputes with experience in multiple jurisdictions.
How do you handle urgent legal matters?
We provide priority response for time-sensitive issues with dedicated out-of-hours contact options.
What experience do your lawyers have?
Our team includes specialists with 20+ years' average experience in creative industry legal matters.
Can I get fixed-fee legal services?
We offer flexible pricing models including fixed fees for specific transactional services.
