Given the increasingly global nature of the media and entertainment markets, our practice has a strong focus on the US, Asia and Continental Europe. Much of our work involves cross border litigation, or disputes where the choice of forum will play a key role in achieving the best possible outcome for our client. In libel and privacy, for example, England’s claimant-friendly laws regularly mean that London will be the place to sue. We frequently engage with agents, publicists and entertainment lawyers overseas, particularly in Hollywood, to develop our clients’ careers internationally and to protect their reputations worldwide, taking into account these jurisdictional issues. Conversely, in IP matters, where infringements often occur in several territories, a more complex choice may arise. On these occasions, we use our extensive network of overseas lawyers – built up over many years - to give our clients the very best advice on where to sue and on what grounds. Given that IP rights are national in nature, a careful consideration of the merits, likely damages and recovery of costs will all be factored into the decision as to how to proceed. Our lawyers are active members of the International Bar Association, the American Bar Association, International Trade Mark Association and the International Law Association.