Media and entertainment

Oct 1 2010 The Journal

Dickinson Dees LLP, Newcastle
Mincoff Solicitors LLP, Newcastle
Ward Hadaway, Newcastle
Watson Burton LLP, Newcastle

Highlights for Dickinson Dees LLP’s media team in 2009 included acting for CN Group on the disposal of a number of local radio franchises, and acting for Netplay TV plc on the acquisition of the Challenge Jackpot business from Two Way Gaming. Jamie Pass and practice head Jeremy Swift are recommended.

Mincoff Solicitors LLP, praised for its “helpful, knowledgeable and succinct” approach, has a diverse client base that includes a niche magazine publisher, an email-based marketing services provider and a domain management company. Paul Hughes is recommended.

Ward Hadaway acted for Northern Film and Media on the establishment of a new £2.4m North East creative fund which will be used to provide finance to TV and film production companies among other enterprises. Alex Shiel is recommended.

Watson Burton LLP’s media clients include Ubisoft Entertainment, Europe’s third-largest videogames publisher, and Eaga plc. It recently advised the latter on IT outsourcing matters. Mark Whitehead and Ed Meikle are the key figures.