Lucy Sampson

UK Legal and Business Affairs Executive with 6 years in TV/film production (unscripted/scripted) working on global hits for linear broadcasters (BBC, ITV, Sky, NBC), global streamers (Netflix, Amazon) and studio Sony Entertainment recently relocated to Vancouver.

Legal and Business Affairs Executive at Expectation Entertainment (2025-03 – 2026-04)

• Worked on productions: The Chelsea Detective (Acorn), Twenty Twenty Six (BBC), Malice (Amazon), Meantime (Sky), Clarkson's Farm (Amazon) and Danny Dyer: Park Life (Sky)
• Drafted and negotiated chain of title documentation, writer agreements, and casting notices/special stipulations in line with Equity; executive producer agreements; crew contracts in line with Bectu; studio hire and location release agreements; supplier agreements; and underlying rights agreements including options and exclusivity terms
• Drafted, reviewed, negotiated contributor, presenter, voice-over, access, goods and services and location agreements, licences for third-party materials and freelance crew contracts within the framework of PACT Terms of Trade, within UK and while filming in California
• Reviewed cuts of scripted and non-scripted productions and advised on compliance issues (e.g. undue prominence and clearances) in line with the Ofcom Broadcasting Code and relevant broadcaster/network guidelines
• Worked with finance department to maintain internal rights matrix spreadsheets to track profit participations

Legal and Business Affairs Executive at Studio Lambert, London (2023-05 – 2024-07)

• Worked on productions: The Traitors UK (BBC), Gogglebox and Four In A Bed (C4), Squid Games: The Challenge Series 2 (Netflix) and The Traitors US (Peacock, NBC)
• Drafted, negotiated and reviewed core production agreements for on-screen contributors, crew, locations, music/archive, suppliers, vehicle hire and underlying rights, including SAG-AFTRA signatory registration and compliance with guild minimum terms
• Advised on ad hoc, key commercial and legal issues over the course of a production (e.g. data protection, holiday pay changes, rights management, IP infringement, fair dealing and commercial matters i.e. programme rules)
• Reviewed rough and fine cuts of episodes and advised production executives on commercial and legal issues (data protection, holiday pay, rights management, IP/fair dealing, programme rules) in line with Ofcom Broadcasting Code and broadcaster guidelines
• Advised on programme casting protocols and contributor welfare issues over lifecycle of a production
• Reviewed renewals and extension licences and maintained programme trackers for contributor approval rights, extension and renewal periods; and assisted on bank financing deals and managed status reports
• Drafted and issued cease and desist letters in response to unauthorised third-party use of programme trademarks and artists likenesses and reported findings to commissioning partners

Legal and Business Affairs Executive at Whisper TV, London (2021-08 – 2023-04)

• Worked on productions: Women's Euros 2022, UEFA Champions League, the Paralympics, Formula 1 and W Series (C4) Cricket New Zealand (Spark Sport) NFL EndZone (Channel 5), Riddiculous (ITV), It's Behind You (Fox Network), Ben Stokes: Phoenix From The Ashes (Amazon); and Billy Connolly Does (UKTV)
• Drafted and maintained production templates and protocols for sport and factual entertainment projects
• Created and ran due diligence/on‑boarding for third‑party suppliers and coordinated with Sony Entertainment on anti‑bribery procedures
• Advised on exploitation of ancillary rights (publishing, merchandising, VOD) and prepared development risk reports for international projects
• Reviewed and drafted risk reports on a range of production documents for UK based and overseas productions (e.g. editorial specification, development and commissioning agreements)
• Advised and negotiated contributor, presenter, voice-over, access, supplier and location agreements, licences for third-party materials and freelance crew contracts in line with PACT Terms of Trade
• Drafted, reviewed and negotiated production services, talent, and underlying rights agreements for branded commercial projects for Aston Martin, Red Bull, UBS, Mercedes, World Rugby, the LTA; and SailGP

Property and TV & Film Paralegal at Wiggin LLP (2019-11 – 2021-07)

• Worked on productions: The Great (Working Title), House of the Dragon and Sandman (HBO), Ted Lasso (Sony Entertainment) and Downton Abbey (Focus Features)
• Reviewed location agreements for a range of UK-based scripted film & TV productions
• Produced template hire agreements for production companies' starter packs and built a Location Station for the TV & Film Team
• Registered charges on Companies House for the Film & TV Financing Team
• Assisted the Litigation, Betting, and Gaming Groups on an assessment report on a gambling operator's AML checks and Responsible Gambling interaction procedures
• Assisted the Data Privacy Group with a development review of FTSE 100 website HTTP cookies and protection policies

LLM LPC – University of Law (2025-09 – 2027-06)

LLB Hons in Law – BPP Law School (2019-09 – 2021-06)

BA (Hons) in Bespoke Tailoring – London College of Fashion, UAL (2011-09 – 2014-06)

Foundation Diploma in Art & Design – Central Saints Martin's, UAL (2010-09 – 2011-06)