SMB advises on the production and financing of new film “Twist” starring Sir Michael Caine
SMB’s Media Team have advised Pure Grass Films, Posterity Pictures and Unstoppable Film & TV on the production and financing of new film Twist. A modern day interpretation of Dickens’ Oliver Twist, the film’s cast list is littered with stars including Sir Michael Caine, Lena Headey, Rita Ora, Noel Clarke and David Walliams, with newcomer Raff Law as the titular character.
You can get a first glimpse of what’s in store here.
The deal was led by SMB Partner James Greenslade with Senior Associate Blaise Gaymer and Associate Annika Chauhan.
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29th July 2026
Saul Lehrfreund and Parvais Jabbar appointed to the House of Lords
We are delighted that Saul Lehrfreund and Parvais Jabbar have been appointed to the House of Lords as life peers, recognising their outstanding contributions to human rights, access to justice and criminal justice reform.
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29th July 2026 Family
SMB Retains Band 1 Ranking for Family and Matrimonial Finance
SMB is delighted to again have been awarded Band 1 ranking for Family and Matrimonial Finance in the latest Chambers High Net Worth Guide.
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29th July 2026 Corporate, Commercial & Finance
Data Protection Complaints – Action needed for every data controller
Much of the attention around the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) has focused on technical changes that appeal to data protection geeks (like me and my colleagues?) such as the scope of a reasonable and proportionate search, how controllers can use automated decision-making and a broad lawful basis of legitimate interests for scientific research. However, one of the most immediate practical changes for all organisations is the introduction of a formal requirement to have a process for handling data protection complaints. This affects every organisation that processes personal data.
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