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Our Publishing Group represents an eclectic and growing range of publishing clients in relation to a wide variety of domestic and international issues. These include authors, libraries, magazine groups, literary agencies, book publishers and trade organisations.

Our lawyers have a long and successful track record of resolving disputes over matters as diverse as defamation and distribution but we also like to work putting together robust commercial deals and helping our clients to explore the challenges and opportunities with which this sector is constantly faced.  Below are a few examples of relevant areas in which we advise.

  • copyright litigation
  • literary agents’ agreements
  • tax advice
  • online publishing regulation
  • commissioning agreements
  • merchandising agreements
  • contract publishing agreements 
  • supplier contracts
  • libel reading
  • defamation & privacy disputes
  • PCC complaints
  • literary estates 
  • licensing arrangements
  • illustration commissions
  • data protection & privacy
  • digital distribution agreements
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Nicola McCormick




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