John is a senior associate in the Media, Commercial and Technology teams.
He advises a wide range of clients on commercial and general corporate matters including those in film, TV, publishing, digital media and technology. John is also able to advise his clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment issues and provides a strong link between the two interweaving teams.
John has substantial experience in litigation and arbitration working on many commercial disputes and in particular on numerous high-profile media and intellectual property matters.
Practice areas
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Client testimonial, 2020John’s eye for detail was noteworthy throughout. I should draw attention to his efforts just prior to signing when his focus secured a key part of the deal documentation in our favour.
News featuring John
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30th March 2021 Employment & Immigration
Supreme court ruling: Tomlinson-Blake v Royal Mencap Society
The Supreme Court today, 19th March, handed down its much-anticipated judgment in the landmark case of Tomlinson-Blake v Royal Mencap Society.
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8th February 2021 Corporate, Commercial & Finance
SMB successfully advises the founder of PHASTAR on incoming investment from Charterhouse Capital Partners.
SMB are very pleased to have successfully advised Kevin Kane, the founder of PHASTAR on his partnership with private equity firm Charterhouse Capital Partners LLP.
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30th January 2020 Corporate, Commercial & Finance, Employment & Immigration
SMB advises long-term clients, the shareholders of the Lucid Companies, in their acquisition by Duff & Phelps
SMB has advised the shareholders of Lucid Issuer Services, Lucid Agency and Trustee Services and Fluyd in their acquisition by Duff & Phelps.
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