Simkins LLP

Simkins LLP is a specialist media and entertainment firm with strong film and TV capabilities. The team advises domestic and multinational financiers and producers on unscripted projects, documentaries, productions, and financing issues. Jonathan Blair spearheads the practice and is key to assisting clients with structuring international co-productions and financing deals. Juliane Althoff, who has recently been promoted to partner, assists with development, production, and exploitation matters, as well as the financing of film and TV works. She is also a go-to for matters related to animation productions. Giao Pacey is noted for her work on corporate film and TV mandates. The firm also represents clients in copyright infringement claims, distribution disputes, and contractual litigation.