Trevor Barnes
Consultant
Media and Communications Disputes
+44 020 3206 2700
Email Trevor
trevor.barnes@smb.london
Trevor is a consultant in the Media and Communications Disputes team.
As a former legal director and senior manager at Ofcom, clients value his practical and insightful advice on legal issues relating to television, radio and online services. Trevor also specialises in helping broadcasters and online providers with any compliance and licensing issues.
Before becoming a solicitor, Trevor was a senior producer in the BBC’s News and Current Affairs Department.
Practice areas
News featuring Trevor
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12th September 2023
TV Comedy: Why Timing Is Crucial
SMB Consultant and former Ofcom executive Trevor Barnes shares his insight on a performance by stand up comedian Toju Okorodudu aired on Channel 7, which saw the Broadcasting Code breached.
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22nd June 2023 Media & Communications Disputes
2023: Ofcom’s 20th birthday and time to review the Broadcasting Code
Observers have not fully appreciated the significance to Ofcom of Kevin Bakhurst, Ofcom’s Group Director of Broadcasting and Online Content (pictured), leaving the regulator to become Director-General of Ireland’s public service broadcaster, RTE. What should be the main priority for his successor?
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12th May 2023 Media & Communications Disputes
Broadcasters beware of conspiracy theories
Ofcom will be summoning GB News executives to a meeting to discuss the TV regulator’s concerns about compliance at the station.
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