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David Franks

Email	\|	david.franks@simkins.com
Tel	\|	+44 (0)20 7874 5630
Groups	\|	Intellectual Property;Music;Theatre
Languages	\|	French

David has extensive experience of advising and acting for individuals and companies at all levels throughout the theatre and music industries in relation to contractual and copyright issues.

David is a member of The International Association of Entertainment Lawyers.

Career History:

Partner, Michael Simkins LLP (founding member)

Partner, The Simkins Partnership

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David Franks stands out for his expertise in financing major productions of West End shows, having worked for the Really Useful Group on the sequel to 'The Phantom of the Opera' and for Stage Entertainment on the rights acquisition for 'Sister Act'. (Chambers & Partners, 2010 edition)

David Franks’ efficient, communicative theatre practice ... (Legal 500, 2009 edition)

Working in both the music and theatre sectors is David Franks, whose talent and experience are well known in the field. He regularly advises companies and individuals on copyright and contractual issues. (Chambers & Partners, 2009 edition)

The extremely impressive David Franks continues to lead a team at Michael Simkins LLP that clients consider to be absolutely first class. (Legal 500, 2008 edition)