James is a partner in the Media team. James advises producers, financiers, distributors, broadcasters and talent on all aspects of film and television production finance and distribution. He regularly works on deals with most of the major players in these industries and has a close day-to-day familiarity with the various structures used and the commercial terms to be secured. He has specialist expertise in film and media finance and fundraising and advises on all aspects of EIS and other film finance structures.
James also advises traditional print, online and music publishing companies on all aspects of their businesses including content creation, rights exploitation and other commercial arrangements.
In addition, he advises on joint ventures, acquisitions and other corporate and commercial transactions in the media sector generally. James also lectures at the Met Film School.
Practice areas
News featuring James
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19th October 2023
SMB advises Make Waves Films on new feature documentary ‘Blue Carbon’
SMB’s Media and Music teams advised Make Waves Films on the production, financing and distribution of its feature documentary Blue Carbon with CNN.
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6th September 2023
Simons Muirhead Burton advise Hammer Studios Limited on sale of its shares to Broadway producer, John Gore
SMB’s Media, Corporate and Insolvency teams are delighted to have advised Hammer Studios Limited on the re-financing and sale of its shares in Hammer Film Holdings to John Gore, the Broadway producer.
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4th April 2023 Media
The Evolution of Black British Music by our clients Fan Studios wins the RTS Award for Best Arts Programme 2023
The SMB Media team congratulates its clients Femi Oyeniran and Nicholas Walker on their series The Evolution of Black British Music winning the Royal Television Society award for Best Arts Programme 2023.
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