Media and Technology
Rapid changes in technology and the way we create and consume media have led to a multitude of opportunities for businesses and individuals.
In IT, we handle:
- Supply agreements for hardware or software
- Development
- The use of managed services
- Cloud storage
- E-commerce
- Web-based businesses
On the media side, we look after:
- Financing
- Distribution
- Licensing agreements for film and TV across all platforms
- Talent contracts
- Publishing, both online and physical
Whether you're an app developer, a systems architect, a film producer, TV presenter, author or publisher, we offer pragmatic, commercial advice and the ability to handle all of your contractual needs.
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