Sarah Lazarides
UK Guide 2025
Band 2 : Media & Entertainment: Film & Television
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About
Provided by Sarah Lazarides
Practice Areas
Sarah Lazarides advises clients on a broad range of commercial issues in the media and entertainment sector, primarily surrounding the development, production, distribution and exploitation of rights in the film, TV and theatre industries.
She acts for a wide range of clients including, theatrical, film and television producers, major US studios, West End and regional theatres, writers, directors and artists.
Sarah is also co-head of the Firm’s Diversity & Inclusion committee.
Areas of specialism:
- Rights/development
- Financing
- Production work
- Distribution and ongoing exploitation
- Convergence between film, television and theatre
Chambers Review
UK
Sarah Lazarides acts as production counsel to creatives, rights holders, Hollywood studios, SVOD platforms and UK indies. She is well versed in advising clients on production contracts, financing arrangements and IP clearance issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I think Sarah is the best in the business. She is quick, personable, super-sharp and really understands how the industry works."
"I think Sarah is the best in the business. She is quick, personable, super-sharp and really understands how the industry works."