News Wiggin advises Boffola Pictures on its investment from Lookout Point

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We’re delighted to have advised new TV production company, Boffola Pictures, on its investment from Lookout Point.

Founded by Shane Allen (BBC Director of Comedy) and Kate Daughton (former BBC Head of Comedy), Boffola Pictures will specialise in scripted comedy and comedy drama. You can find out more about the deal on Deadline.

Michael Brader led the team that advised Boffola Pictures, assisted by Benedict Headicar and Mat Kostuch.

Wiggin’s corporate practice is widely recognised as the leading UK legal advisor in the independent TV M&A and investment market. Brader has advised on over 90 deals in the sector, most recently advising Silverback Films on its sale to All3Media, Eleven Film and Whisper Films on their sales to Sony, Sister Pictures on its sale to Freelands, Naked Entertainment on its sale to Fremantle, True to Nature on its sale to Sky, The Lighthouse Film & Television and Longboat Pictures on their investments by Sky Studios, 110% Content on its investment by Freelands, South Shore Productions on its investment by ITV and Raindog Film & Television and Maven Pictures on their investments by Calculus.

Brader has previously advised on the sales of a wide range of production companies including Left BankMammothBig TalkNeal StreetLoveSid GentleTwo BrothersThe GardenEleventh HourRawBlast!True NorthWindfallOptomenCPLTwo Four and Firecracker and on investments in companies such as Bad Wolf, Moonage, Lightbox, Stolen Picture, Firebird, Ray and Monumental.

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