Our approach is about working together, sharing our expertise and creating groundbreaking work in media. The value our partners, lawyers and support staff bring to any media case on which we are working is their experience, professional expertise and passion for media.
The convergent media landscape is wide, varied and ever-changing. As a result burning issues have emerged that require an understanding of the complexity behind the issue, an open-minded view and a willingness to explore new approaches to meet these demands. As a team of media lawyers working across the spectrum of media we are uniquely positioned to observe, understand and innovate to find new solutions to the burning issues convergent media creates.
The firm [Wiggin] strives to provide genuinely market-leading expertise and fresh thinking and innovation across all areas of media law. Its lawyers in all its service areas are deeply imbued in the media space, working on a daily basis with key industry players with many having spent time seconded to, or working in-house at, media companies.
From Chambers UK 2011
Our team of media experts work across platforms and channels. Each area has its own team of experts but convergent media demands teamwork and the sharing of expertise and experience. Intellectual property protection, piracy, licensing, re-purposing by their very nature are issues that cross platforms. We give seamless access across the firm to experts with real experience so as to ensure that our clients receive up-to-date, informed and commercially driven advice.
"I think I have used the partners for a variety of different things from film production, Alexander on the music side, both Sean and Shaun on a multitude of things, even a bit of litigation work. It's been a real joy to work with these guys."
Mark Cranwell, CEO, Western Sky Media Ltd
Not everyone suits the Wiggin culture. We empower people early, expect commitment and perfection and celebrate when we achieve it. That isn't everyone's cup of tea. We also don't think of ourselves only as a law firm. We are closer to the media companies we represent and offer far more than just legal advice. We are fascinated by media and why wouldn't we be? Media is evolving and changing continuously, creating new and exciting challenges for us and our clients. If you want a regular law firm...it's not us. If you have excellent academics and an ability to think and communicate effectively, if you like meritocracy, a challenge and people who work and play hard, then we'd love to hear from you.
"The Draft Defamation Bill is certainly a step in the right direction. In particular, the extension of the honest opinion defence is a real reinstatement of freedom of speech in this country and the change to the single publication rule means that publishers no longer live in fear of old stories resurrecting years after the protagonists moved on. However, the Bill does little to address the issues that really give rise to the notorious costs of libel litigation and more than anything deny parties access to justice. Wiggin will be making submissions to the Government and hope that further changes can be introduced during the consultation period. We would be happy to assist should you or any of your clients also wish to make submissions."
Caroline Kean, Partner
Convergence demands a fresh approach to media. Our News and Events page follows our press coverage, press releases and details all forthcoming events. Our Publications page updates on the current issues and hot topics. Wiggin Daily Media News is your one-stop shop for all the current media stories.
