TMT: Media - Australia
What the team is known for
Simpsons Solicitors' well-resourced and established team has carved out an enviable reputation as a boutique entertainment and IP firm. It maintains an ability to advise on both transactional and contentious issues and is noted for its close focus on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property in the music sector. Simpsons additionally advises an array of prestigious libraries, galleries and museums at both national and state level on practice area issues. Key clients include Netflix, Screen Australia and Universal.
Strengths
"They are absolutely terrific. We would not be where we are without them. They prevent a lot of problems, apply legal solutions not only on crises, but also prevent problems from arising."
"Simpsons is an excellent boutique entertainment firm with impressive credentials in the space."
"They produce high-quality work, with a great depth of expertise."
Work highlights
Simpsons is representing Screen Australia in several proceedings in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. The proceedings involve challenges to Screen Australia’s decisions regarding the eligibility for and amount of the producer offset, a refundable tax offset available to producers of Australian films and television.
Notable practitioners
Adam Moxon Simpson is a Sydney-based litigation specialist whose expertise in the media space extends to cover an impressive range of sub-sectors, including book and digital publishing, games, music, and museums and galleries.
Jules Munro is an experienced adviser to music publishers and rights holders on a broad range of issues, including commercial, intellectual property, copyright and licensing matters.
Mark Bamford advises from the Sydney office on a range of issues principally affecting clients from the film, television, music and new technology entertainment media.
