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L&T discusses Court of Appeal decision providing further guidance on the approach when assessing trade marks including both a pictorial representation and a written description, in an article written for @lexisnexisuk.bsky.social.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:40 AM
L&T discusses Court of Appeal decision providing further guidance on the approach when assessing trade marks including both a pictorial representation and a written description, in an article written for @lexisnexisuk.bsky.social.
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We're proud to have been recognised in @thetimes.com Best Law Firms List UK 2026 for our work in Entertainment & Sport for the eighth consecutive year.
Thanks to our clients and peers for their ongoing trust.
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Thanks to our clients and peers for their ongoing trust.
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L&T recognised in The Times Best Law Firms List 2026 - Lee & Thompson
We’re proud to have been recognised in The Times Best Law Firms List 2026 for our work in Entertainment & Sport for the eighth consecutive year. The Times’ Best Law Firms […]
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November 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We're proud to have been recognised in @thetimes.com Best Law Firms List UK 2026 for our work in Entertainment & Sport for the eighth consecutive year.
Thanks to our clients and peers for their ongoing trust.
Read more here: www.leeandthompson.com/news/lt-reco...
Thanks to our clients and peers for their ongoing trust.
Read more here: www.leeandthompson.com/news/lt-reco...
Our team had a great time at the TIGA Awards last week, where L&T Partner Andy Moseby presented the "Best Action & Adventure Game 2025" category, won by Rebellion for Atomfall.
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Our team had a great time at the TIGA Awards last week, where L&T Partner Andy Moseby presented the "Best Action & Adventure Game 2025" category, won by Rebellion for Atomfall.
As part of a series of events, L&T's Women's Network was delighted to host the award-winning business psychologist and media contributor Lee Chambers for a workshop on the topic of allyship.
November 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
As part of a series of events, L&T's Women's Network was delighted to host the award-winning business psychologist and media contributor Lee Chambers for a workshop on the topic of allyship.
We’re proud to see so many of our clients featured in Screen Daily’s Brit 50. With half the list represented by L&T, this recognition highlights our longstanding relationship with the UK’s independent film community.
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The Brit 50: the top independent film production companies in the UK
The UK companies that are the most actively engaged in originating, developing and making feature films for local and international distribution.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We’re proud to see so many of our clients featured in Screen Daily’s Brit 50. With half the list represented by L&T, this recognition highlights our longstanding relationship with the UK’s independent film community.
www.screendaily.com/features/the...
www.screendaily.com/features/the...
Our music team will be at the Music Business UK Awards tonight. Best of luck to Lizzie Payne-James, who is nominated in the "Artist Lawyer of the Year" category.
We’re delighted that L&T music partner Lizzie Payne-James has been nominated in the “Artist Lawyer of the Year” category at this year’s Music Business UK Awards, presented by Music Business Worldwide.
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L&T lawyer Lizzie Payne-James shortlisted at the Music Business UK Awards 2025 - Lee & Thompson
We’re delighted that L&T music partner Lizzie Payne-James has been nominated in the “Artist Lawyer of the Year” category at this year’s Music Business UK Awards. The Music Business UK […]
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November 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Our music team will be at the Music Business UK Awards tonight. Best of luck to Lizzie Payne-James, who is nominated in the "Artist Lawyer of the Year" category.
We are proud that 10 films we had the pleasure of advising on have been nominated at the 2025 British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs), collectively amounting to 39 nominations.
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39 nominations for L&T films at the British Independent Film Awards 2025 - Lee & Thompson
We are proud that 10 films we advised on have been nominated at the 2025 British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs), collectively amounting to 39 nominations. Congratulations to everyone involved in […]
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November 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We are proud that 10 films we had the pleasure of advising on have been nominated at the 2025 British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs), collectively amounting to 39 nominations.
Read more here: www.leeandthompson.com/news/39-nomi...
Read more here: www.leeandthompson.com/news/39-nomi...
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of 7 team members since August, boosting our legal offering as well as our Business Services team, and congrats to Esmé Briggs and Tom Holloway who began their training contracts with us this September.
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L&T welcomes seven new joiners - Lee & Thompson
We have been delighted to appoint seven new team members across the firm since August, boosting our legal offering as well as our Business Services team. Our Film & TV […]
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October 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of 7 team members since August, boosting our legal offering as well as our Business Services team, and congrats to Esmé Briggs and Tom Holloway who began their training contracts with us this September.
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We are delighted to be representing the UK producers of the upcoming feature film based on the life of Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan-Doyle. The production is structured under the UK-India Co-Production Treaty.
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Sherlock Holmes Creator Arthur Conan Doyle Gets Indo-British Period Drama (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian director Srijit Mukherji to helm period drama on Arthur Conan Doyle's real-life crusade to overturn wrongful convictions in 1906 London.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We are delighted to be representing the UK producers of the upcoming feature film based on the life of Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan-Doyle. The production is structured under the UK-India Co-Production Treaty.
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
To celebrate Black History Month, Lee & Thompson’s Race Network held a screening of “My Father’s Shadow”, directed by Akinola Davies Jr, who received a Special Mention at Cannes for the film earlier this year.
October 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
To celebrate Black History Month, Lee & Thompson’s Race Network held a screening of “My Father’s Shadow”, directed by Akinola Davies Jr, who received a Special Mention at Cannes for the film earlier this year.
L&T Mike Brookes and Sophie Anim explore the key takeaways of the High Court's recent decision in Whyte v British Medical Association [2025] EWHC 1782 (KB), in a case analysis written for Entertainment Law Review, available to read here: www.leeandthompson.com/news/case-an...
October 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
L&T Mike Brookes and Sophie Anim explore the key takeaways of the High Court's recent decision in Whyte v British Medical Association [2025] EWHC 1782 (KB), in a case analysis written for Entertainment Law Review, available to read here: www.leeandthompson.com/news/case-an...
We were thrilled to host “Publisher Perspectives”, an all-day summit for advertising publishers.
L&T's Nick Swimer discussed privacy, the regulatory landscape and what may be coming down the pipeline in relation to the advertising ecosystem.
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L&T's Nick Swimer discussed privacy, the regulatory landscape and what may be coming down the pipeline in relation to the advertising ecosystem.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
We were thrilled to host “Publisher Perspectives”, an all-day summit for advertising publishers.
L&T's Nick Swimer discussed privacy, the regulatory landscape and what may be coming down the pipeline in relation to the advertising ecosystem.
Read more here: www.leeandthompson.com/news/lt-host...
L&T's Nick Swimer discussed privacy, the regulatory landscape and what may be coming down the pipeline in relation to the advertising ecosystem.
Read more here: www.leeandthompson.com/news/lt-host...
Our team had a great time connecting with industry leaders at MIPCOM Cannes last week.
October 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Our team had a great time connecting with industry leaders at MIPCOM Cannes last week.
L&T Partner Lee Stone shares his perspective, on the industry response to Trump's threat of tariffs on foreign film production.
#US #tariffs #film
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#US #tariffs #film
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Global film industry shrugs off renewed Trump movie tariff threat
Trump has proposed levying a 100% tariff on films produced overseas to stem the loss of film jobs to production hubs around the world, reviving an idea he first broached in May.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:32 AM
L&T Partner Lee Stone shares his perspective, on the industry response to Trump's threat of tariffs on foreign film production.
#US #tariffs #film
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#US #tariffs #film
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Alastair Mavor joined a panel to speak to the 2025-26 BIFA Springboard Cohort about closing finance on independent feature films yesterday. Alastair and fellow panellists covered a wide array of topics from recoupment positions to A-list cast deals.
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Alastair Mavor talks independent film finance to the 2025-26 BIFA Springboard Cohort - Lee & Thompson
On Thursday this week, Film & TV partner Alastair Mavor shared insights on closing finance on independent feature films with writers, producers and directors, all working on their second fiction […]
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October 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Alastair Mavor joined a panel to speak to the 2025-26 BIFA Springboard Cohort about closing finance on independent feature films yesterday. Alastair and fellow panellists covered a wide array of topics from recoupment positions to A-list cast deals.
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We’re delighted to share that L&T Partner Amanda McDowall has been appointed to the International Trademark Association (INTA) Association’s Rising Practitioners Committee for the 2026 – 2027 term.
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Amanda McDowall appointed to INTA “Rising Practitioners Committee” for 2026-2027 - Lee & Thompson
We’re delighted to share that L&T Partner Amanda McDowall has been appointed to the International Trademark Association’s Rising Practitioners Committee for the 2026 – 2027 term. The International Tra...
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October 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
We’re delighted to share that L&T Partner Amanda McDowall has been appointed to the International Trademark Association (INTA) Association’s Rising Practitioners Committee for the 2026 – 2027 term.
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We're proud to be recognised as operating at the top of our game in Chambers and Partners 2026, with 20 of our lawyers ranked for their expertise.
A big thank you to our clients who shared their generous comments with Chambers.
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A big thank you to our clients who shared their generous comments with Chambers.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
We're proud to be recognised as operating at the top of our game in Chambers and Partners 2026, with 20 of our lawyers ranked for their expertise.
A big thank you to our clients who shared their generous comments with Chambers.
Read here: www.leeandthompson.com/news/top-ran...
A big thank you to our clients who shared their generous comments with Chambers.
Read here: www.leeandthompson.com/news/top-ran...
Limited tickets are still available for the second edition of Publisher Perspectives at L&T on Wednesday 22 October. A day of fresh insights into today's publishing landscape from the sector's trailblazers, including our own Nick Swimer.
Secure your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/publisher-...
Secure your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/publisher-...
Publisher Perspectives: The Next Episode
After a sold-out debut, Publisher Perspectives is back! Expect honest panels, punchy firesides, and a lot of real talk—just like last time.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Limited tickets are still available for the second edition of Publisher Perspectives at L&T on Wednesday 22 October. A day of fresh insights into today's publishing landscape from the sector's trailblazers, including our own Nick Swimer.
Secure your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/publisher-...
Secure your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/publisher-...
Our team will be at global electronic music market conference, Amsterdam Dance Event, next week. Get in touch if you'd like to connect.
October 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Our team will be at global electronic music market conference, Amsterdam Dance Event, next week. Get in touch if you'd like to connect.
Congratulations to our clients as production begins on Paul Greengrass' latest film, "The Uprising". We're delighted to have advised on legals on this exciting project and can't wait to see it come to life.
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Jamie Bell, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie & More Join Paul Greengrass’ Retitled Peasant Revolt Pic ‘The Uprising’ For Focus Features
'The Uprising,' the retitled Paul Greengrass peasant-revolt movie for Focus, has added five to its cast, Deadline has learned.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Congratulations to our clients as production begins on Paul Greengrass' latest film, "The Uprising". We're delighted to have advised on legals on this exciting project and can't wait to see it come to life.
deadline.com/2025/10/the-...
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Luke Carey and Cristina Comsa stepped onto the red carpet last night for the #LFF gala premiere of “Ballad of a Small Player”. Congratulations to Good Chaos on an excellent film - check it out in theatres and on Netflix later this month.
October 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Luke Carey and Cristina Comsa stepped onto the red carpet last night for the #LFF gala premiere of “Ballad of a Small Player”. Congratulations to Good Chaos on an excellent film - check it out in theatres and on Netflix later this month.
We’re proud to have signed The Women in Law Pledge — a joint initiative by The Law Society, the The Bar Council of England and Wales, and CILEx — reaffirming our commitment to greater equality, diversity and inclusion across the legal profession.
Lee & Thompson commits to the Women in Law Pledge - Lee & Thompson
Lee & Thompson is proud to announce its commitment to The Women in Law Pledge — an initiative created by The Law Society, the Bar Council of England and Wales, […]
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October 9, 2025 at 1:25 PM
We’re proud to have signed The Women in Law Pledge — a joint initiative by The Law Society, the The Bar Council of England and Wales, and CILEx — reaffirming our commitment to greater equality, diversity and inclusion across the legal profession.
Film & TV Partner Alastair Mavor was invited to speak on international co-production agreements at the BFI's Global Screen Fund workshop in Belfast last week.
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Alastair Mavor talks international co-production agreements at BFI's Global Screen Fund Belfast workshop - Lee & Thompson
Alastair Mavor, a Partner in our film & television team, was invited by the BFI’s Global Screen Fund to run a session last week in Belfast on international co-production agreements […]
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October 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Film & TV Partner Alastair Mavor was invited to speak on international co-production agreements at the BFI's Global Screen Fund workshop in Belfast last week.
Read more here: www.leeandthompson.com/news/alastai...
Read more here: www.leeandthompson.com/news/alastai...
We're heading to MIPCOM Cannes next week. Get in touch if you'd like to connect.
October 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We're heading to MIPCOM Cannes next week. Get in touch if you'd like to connect.
The 69th BFI London Film Festival opens today! Wishing a good festival to everyone attending screenings in the coming weeks.
Sixteen films we advised on, including "Rose of Nevada", will be screened at the 69th BFI London Film Festival next month. Here's the list of films: www.leeandthompson.com/news/bfi-lon...
October 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The 69th BFI London Film Festival opens today! Wishing a good festival to everyone attending screenings in the coming weeks.