Melissa is a Legal Director in the Film & TV Group, highly regarded for her expertise in advising US studios on the production of content in the UK.
“I am a Film & Television lawyer with over 15 years’ experience advising across a range of legal and commercial matters regarding the development, production and distribution of film and television both inhouse and in private practice.
My background is in independent film, and I am experienced in running multi-party transactions for the closing of production finance. I continue to support the indie film sector wherever possible and was a member of the BIFA advisory board for several years.
I specialise in advising the major US studios on all aspects of television production for multi-million dollar scripted series filming in and around the UK, as well as non-scripted television and studio films. I am known for my ability to think commercially to strategise the best deal making for my clients whilst protecting their interests and managing the demands of a busy production.
Prior to joining Wiggin, I worked as VP, Legal & Business Affairs at Lionsgate UK leading on film acquisitions and distribution.”