Film Director client wins Court of Appeal case
The Court of Appeal has today ruled in favour of SMB client, Oscar-nominated film director Michael Radford, in a case focusing on the entitlement of solicitors and barristers to claim payment of fees where retainer documentation has been inadequately drawn up by them. The case concerned the assessment of very substantial costs claimed against Mr Radford, and the ruling confirms that the solicitors and barrister in question will receive only a small part of the sums claimed.
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23rd December 2025 Corporate, Commercial & Finance
SMB acts for Independent Talent Group
We are delighted to have acted for Independent Talent Group in the major investment by Sienna Private Equity into the agency.
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18th December 2025 Media & Communications Disputes
Jeffrey Smele quoted in Financial Times on Trump’s libel claim against BBC
Head of Media & Communications Disputes, Jeffrey Smele was quoted extensively in an article in the Financial Times on 17 December 2025, addressing the question - ‘ Why is Donald Trump suing the BBC – and will he win?’.
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15th December 2025 Corporate, Commercial & Finance, Crime & Regulatory, Dispute Resolution, Music
SMB Welcomes Three New Partners
We’re delighted to announce the arrival of three new partners Liam Alt, Tim Harris and Joel Cohen, marking a bold step in expanding and elevating the firm’s capability across key practice areas.
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