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Jonathan Blair

Jonathan Blair
Email | jonathan.blair@simkins.com
Tel | +44 (0)20 7874 5618
Groups | Brands;Digital Media;Film & TV;Publishing

Jonathan specialises in all aspects of Film and TV including production, finance and distribution. He is an expert in structuring international co-productions with experience in all aspects of financing including government subsidies, tax based schemes, distribution pre-sales and Bank financing. Jonathan represents some of the leading UK Producers and production companies as well as international distributors and financiers.

Since the introduction of UK tax incentives in 1997 Jonathan has been at the forefront in advising both Producers and Financiers on tax based financing structures. Jonathan also specialises in advising companies exploiting their product on digital media platforms with particular expertise on digital broadcasting and mobile phone entertainment. He is a regular speaker and writer on audio visual and copyright issues.  

Career History:

Partner, Michael Simkins LLP

Partner, Addleshaw Goddard

Partner, Theodore Goddard

Assistant, Mishcon de Reya

MA History, University of Cambridge



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Clients appreciate Jonathan Blair for his "wealth of knowledge across both film and television" and his practical and upbeat manner. (Chambers and Partners, 2012 Edition)

The excellent Jonathan Blair.... (Legal 500, 2012 edition)

Jonathan Blair specialises in financing film projects. He is a very skilful production lawyer with European expertise, and advised Red Box Films in relation to the feature documentary 'Project Nim'. (Chambers & Partners, 2011 edition)

Wins acclaim for his work for clients such as Big Fish, Ruby Films and Parachute Pictures. (Chambers & Partners, 2010 edition)

Jonathan Blair attracts a plethora of compliments from industry clients for his diligence and proactivity. (Chambers & Partners, 2009 edition)