All our partners are retained only on merit. All can demonstrate a record of outstanding achievement in their chosen field. But in spite of differing personalities, backgrounds and experience, all share a common commitment to working in partnership with our clients. We challenge established thinking, go that extra mile, but always deliver focus, clarity and objectivity, balanced by an acute understanding of our clients' business objectives.
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Charles is recognised as one of the leading legal experts in the Film and TV production and finance sector by independent publications such as Legal Experts, Legal 500 and the Chambers Directory and is particularly known for his representation of major US production companies and studios, given his qualification and experience on both sides of the Atlantic.
His expertise stems from 15 years experience in the UK and US industry, working in both private practice and as a US studio executive. His expertise covers the full life cycle of Film and TV content: from rights acquisition, through the stages of development, finance and production, until distribution and exploitation.
During his career, Charles has acted as leading production counsel on many high-profile feature films, including Oscar-winners "Schindler's List", "Braveheart" and "Shakespeare In Love", and UK hits such as "The Full Monty" and "Calendar Girls".
Charles has an extensive knowledge of the international co-production treaty network and the various tax shelters and subsidies available in many territories, and in the last 12 months alone has worked on UK co-productions with countries such as Canada, Italy, Germany, Spain, and the Czech Republic.
He has also advised leading talent (A-list writers, actors and directors) on their individual deal negotiations on several high-profile films, and television productions.
Charles has represented various US studios and major US TV production companies for many years, and also has strong relationships with many UK and other European producers and distributors.
Having strong relationships with several of the larger UK and US talent agencies, Charles has developed an expanding talent practice and sees this as a potential growth area. Charles aims to maintain a wide cross-section of clients across the film and TV sector.
• Graduated from Manchester University in 1984 with Law Degree (2:1 Hons).
• Trained at Allen & Overy and qualified as solicitor in 1989.
• Joined Simon Olswang & Co in 1989 to specialise in Film and TV production and finance.
• Qualified at State Bar of California in 1991.
• Joined Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles in 1994.
• Joined Fox Searchlight Pictures (a division of Twentieth Century Fox) in Los Angeles in 1995, where Charles became VP of Legal Affairs.
• Joined Olswang as Partner in Media Communications and Technology Group in 1998.
• Joined Wiggin & Co as Partner in Media Group to establish Film and TV practice in 2004.
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