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Nigel Bennett

Email	\|	nigel.bennett@simkins.com
Tel	\|	+44 (0)20 7874 5611
Groups	\|	Film & TV;Publishing;Sport
Languages	\|	French

Nigel specialises in Film and TV advising producers, financiers and distributors on the creation and distribution of films, TV programmes, and other media products. Working within the firm’s Sport Group he advises clubs, players, agents and representative bodies on the commercial and regulatory issues affecting sport - particularly rugby, football and cricket.

He is a member of the American Bar Association Forum of Entertainment & Sports Lawyers, The Royal Television Society and the IBA and is a regular participant in industry projects, including the government-produced DVD "The Big Picture" promoting the UK film industry in the US.

Career History:

Partner, Michael Simkins LLP (founding member)

Lecturer in Contract and Commercial Law, College of Law

Trainee, Rubinstein Nash, Grays Inn

MA Law, University of Cambridge

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Nigel Bennett acts for writers and rights owners on their dealings with the film and television sector, and has a thorough understanding and sound judgement of what is needed in copyright and publishing. (Chambers & Partners, 2010 edition)

Knowledgeable, thorough and helpful partner Nigel Bennett ... (Legal 500, 2009 edition)

... the reassuringly expert Nigel Bennett ... has witnessed all cycles of the industry ... his knowledge is invaluable to TV production companies. (Chambers & Partners, 2009 edition)

Following Stephen Hornsby's departure, the baton has been handed to Nigel Bennett to lead this team, which handles work for clients such as LOCOG, Jon Holmes Media and Sports Central. (Chambers & Partners, 2009 edition)

Nigel Bennett heads Michael Simkins LLP’s producer-focused team, which has also been increasing the amount of financing work it handles. (Legal 500, 2008 edition)