The go-to media, entertainment & commercial law experts

Providing the full range of legal services you would expect from a leading and award-winning law firm that has been delivering forward-thinking advice since 1962.

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Our practice areas

Supporting successful and innovative businesses and high-profile individuals with responsive, practical and bespoke legal advice.

Our expertise

Commercial

We are experts at drafting, advising on and negotiating the commercial contracts that drive our clients' businesses and are ready to help solve the complex legal issues that our clients face.

Corporate

We work with clients across a wide range of sectors to deliver critical corporate transactions in the most pragmatic, commercial and efficient way possible.

Disputes

Wherever we can, we help our clients avoid disputes but, if litigation is necessary, we have the expertise to take cases to trial in a wide range of courts and tribunals.

Employment

High-quality, commercial advice on the full range of employment law issues for employers, employees and contractors.

Family

Our expert family lawyers give clear advice to protect you at all stages of a relationship.

Intellectual property

Smart, commercial lawyers with deep, sector-specific expertise on the exploitation and protection of our clients’ intellectual property rights.

Private client

We build long-term relationships with our clients to deliver practical and clear advice so that they can achieve their aims.

Property

A wealth of experience in advising on a full range of commercial and residential property transactions and disputes.

Reputation

Businesses and individuals, whether high-profile or not, sometimes need to take decisive action to protect their reputations.

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They were incredibly understanding of our unique needs and collaborated in a very flexible way. I would describe the team as very approachable and capable – they took time to listen to our requirements and made recommendations accordingly.
Legal 500
High standards, good, transparent communication between team members, excellent understanding of the issues, plus a can-do attitude. Part of the firm’s culture is an awareness of cost, and the farming out of work to the most reasonably-priced resource.
Legal 500
Simkins have an excellent media practice constantly evolving with the changes in our industry.
Legal 500

Our sectors

Our experts have a wealth of experience across a wide range of sectors, with a particular focus on the creative industries.

Our expertise

Our team

Technical expertise, sector insights and first-class client service are at the heart of what we do - our dedicated and trusted lawyers are committed to delivering informed advice and pragmatic solutions for our clients.

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