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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Litigation, with particular emphasis on all aspects of media litigation including copyright, trade mark and contractual disputes, libel and confidence. Particular expertise in the field of rights protection on behalf of companies and individuals in the music, film, broadcasting, sports and publishing industries.
Simon has a widely acknowledged reputation as a strong litigator with a passion for the protection of rights. He is known for his commercial advice and proactive approach. He has developed lasting relationships with key clients, many of whom he counts as friends. He lives with his family in Cheltenham and works mainly from the firm's London office. Simon has handled a whole variety of media cases ranging from arguments over novel points of law in the High Court and Court of Appeal to the representation of well known sportsmen in disciplinary tribunals. His experience has included involvement in the full range of applications for injunctive relief as well as mediation and ADR procedures. Some key cases in which he has been involved are:
• Polydor Limited and Others -v- Brown and Others [2005] EWHC 3191
• Attheraces Holdings Limited and Another -v- The Racecourse Association Limited and Others (unreported - case resolved mid way through trial)
• Racing UK Limited -v- Doncaster Racecourse Limited [2004] EWHC 2813
• Goodwood Racecourse Ltd & ORS -v- Satellite Infomation Services Ltd & ORS [2004] EWHC 2364 (ch)
• Dr Lionel Sawkins -v- Hyperion Records Limited [2004] EMLR 47
• Carlton Film Distributors Limited -v- VCI Plc [2003] FSR 47
• Independiente Limited & ORS -v- Music Trading On-Line (HK) Ltd & ORS - CD-WOW! [2003] EWHC 470 (ch)
• Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Limited & Others -v- Easyinternetcafe Limited [2003] FSR 48
• Best -v- Charter Medical of England Ltd [2002] EMLR 18
• Warner Bros Productions Ltd -v- The Telegraph Group Ltd (1) Catherine Milner (2) LTL 13/12/99
• Anthony Loveless -v- Lawrence Earl (1) Capital & Countries (Financial Services) Ltd (2) [1999] 4 EMLR 530
• A&M Records Ltd -v- Video Collection International Ltd [1995] EMLR 25
• Island Records Ltd -v- Tring International Plc [1995] FSR 560
• Abrahams -v- Performing Rights Society Ltd [1995] IRLR 486
An extensive media client base consisting primarily of large corporations and including a number of well known music industry and media companies and organisations. Also represents a number of high profile individuals.
• Gained BA hons in Politics and Economic & Social History in 1989 at Leicester University.
• Trainee at Hamlins from 1992, qualifying as a solicitor in the media department in 1994.
• Joined Schilling & Lom and Partners (now Schillings) in 1997 becoming a partner specialising in media litigation.
• Joined Wiggin & Co in January 2000.
• Became a Partner in May 2001.
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