Some specifics
On a typical day I may be dealing with ASA complaints, clearing a proposed script for a TV commercial and providing related risk management advice, advising on data protection issues, drafting/negotiating an IP licence, freelancer agreement, content agreement or publishing agreement. It’s often a mixed bag.
Recent examples of work
• Seconded to the commercial/media legal team at one of the UK’s leading mobile media operators. • Negotiating a live performance agreement in respect of a US rapper’s appearance at an exclusive gig in London. • Defending an ASA complaint for a large UK utilities company. • Negotiating an agreement on behalf of a client to obtain content from Celebrity Big Brother 2007. • Clearing a TV commercial on behalf of a multinational sports manufacturer and advising in relation to the restrictions on advertising in respect of the London 2012 Olympics.
Clients
Leading advertising agencies and their networks, publishers, brand owners and content owners.
Qualifications and other experience
University of Liverpool (LLB Hons 1997), College of Law, Chester (LPC 2000), Allen Allen & Hemsley, Sydney (now Allens Aurthur Robinson) 2000, Addleshaw Goddard 2001-2006 (qualified 2003) (including secondment to Manchester United plc), I joined Lewis Silkin in 2006.
I'm human too...
I like to spend my free time travelling, dancing and doing lots of yoga. I also have a passion for all things art deco and enjoy mooching round junk shops.