In a unique case, Channel 4 faced a production order claim from the Met Police for unused footage from “Brits Battling ISIS”, a Dispatches documentary first broadcast in 2015.
SMB’s Media specialists represented Channel 4 and resisted the production order with Jonathan Caplan QC and Ben Silverstone. The case against the Defendant in the criminal proceedings collapsed today at the Old Bailey and, as a result, the case against Channel 4 was disposed of in Channel 4’s favour. This has been widely reported today, including in the Guardian and the Mirror.
Changes to UK company law mean that certain individuals (including company directors) will soon be required to verify their identity with Companies House (CH).
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Read moreSMB is pleased to have advised Ryft, in its successful £5.7m round of funding. This takes the total investments received to over £7 million.
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