Media & Entertainment
UK Guide 2025 : Northern Ireland
Band 1
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Provided by Millar McCall Wylie
We are the leading firm in Northern Ireland in the field of Film & TV law. Our team has many years experience in advising funders and producers on all types of film, television and digital media financing, production, distribution and exploitation. We also deal with music and music publishing arrangements and stage productions.
We combine a high level of experience in this specialist and complex area with a pragmatic problem solving approach. Partners Damian McParland and Abbie Long are the leading practitioners in this area in Northern Ireland.
Recent work highlights include:
- Major HBO TV Series Game of Thrones
- Disney’s children’s television series North Star
- X Box Studios/Microsoft feature film Halo
- Feature Documentaries for ESPN, CNN, BBC and PBS
- Award winning children’s animated series “Puffin Rock”
Chambers Review
Millar McCall Wylie is a pre-eminent media and entertainment practice in Northern Ireland, offering deep expertise to clients in the film and TV sector. It has noted capabilities in media finance, production and distribution. The firm continues to act for Northern Ireland Screen on international productions, as well as advising numerous other producers and financiers. The team is further sought after for work in digital media, music and theatre, and has a formidable commercial litigation arm.
Work Highlights
- Millar McCall Wylie acted for Alt Animation in the children's animation series 'Doodle Girl'.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"MMW has provided excellent advice across a range of complex projects. The team includes highly experienced solicitors with many years' experience in media and entertainment."
"Everyone I have dealt with at MMW have been expert in their field and very helpful."
"The team at Millar McCall Wylie is very knowledgeable and easily handles complex and sophisticated matters."
"MMW has provided excellent advice across a range of complex projects. The team includes highly experienced solicitors with many years' experience in media and entertainment."
"Everyone I have dealt with at MMW have been expert in their field and very helpful."
"The team at Millar McCall Wylie is very knowledgeable and easily handles complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Abbie Long is recommended for her expertise in film and TV finance and tax structures, as well as all manner of commercial production contracts. She regularly represents producers and financiers in funding arrangements involving multiple jurisdictions.
"Abbie is knowledgeable, experienced and aware of our key requirements throughout the process. She goes the extra mile to help ensure that our deadlines are met."
"Abbie is excellent to work with."
Damian McParland is head of Millar McCall Wylie's corporate and commercial department. He is recommended for film and TV financing, development and production agreements, and has advised on many of the well-loved feature films and series that have been made in Northern Ireland in recent years.
"Damian has a great reputation in the market."
Louise Cavanagh has experience across all media but is particularly seasoned with regard to film and TV production, delivery and exploitation.
"Louise is a great asset to the team."
"Louise is great to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Millar McCall Wylie
Northern Ireland