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
