We’re delighted to have advised our client, John Gore Studios, on its majority investment into Hilltop Screen, the television production company recently founded by drama producer, Hilary Bevan Jones.
The deal was led by SMB members from across our Film & TV, Corporate and Employment including Partners. James Greenslade, Neal Hodges, Tamara Ludlow and Alon Domb and supported by Lucy Newman, Michelle Rule and Annika Chauhan.
Hilltop Screen brings with it a robust portfolio of TV projects currently in development with major broadcasters and global streaming platforms, and of feature films, including one soon to be announced, enhancing John Gore Studios’ already impressive international scripted pipeline.
We wish both parties all the best in their future partnership.
The Birmingham County Court has today handed down judgment in favour of long standing SMB client, Mohammed Arif, a veteran Cabinet Member and former Conservative Councillor for St Matthew’s, concluding proceedings relating to his discrimination claim against officers of the former Walsall Conservative Federation (now the Walsall and Bloxwich Association).
Read moreWe’ve secured a landmark ruling for the Government of the Bahamas concerning its power to regulate the country’s second city, Freeport. In an unusual step, the Tribunal’s private Partial Award has been made public given its national and international significance.
Read moreWe are delighted to welcome sports specialist, James Thorndyke to the Partnership. James joins the firm from DLA Piper.
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