Leading UK and international TV lawyer advising established and emerging production companies and talent on all aspects of Television, including setting up TV production companies, creating and financing high-end drama projects and all commercial arrangements in the TV space. Known for his strategic approach and highly commercial and extensive knowledge of the television business.
Recognised by his peers for his “unique combination of masterful expertise and strategic sensibility” and described as “the top television lawyer in the UK”.
Longstanding partner and Head of L&T’s Television group, Richard advises a diverse and extensive client list which includes many leading television production companies and talent in the UK, Europe and the US.
He advises on all areas of the television industry, including the creation of talent-based TV production companies, the setting up and financing of high-end television projects and all commercial arrangements to bring shows to the screen.
Richard has advised on over 500 television shows, beginning with ‘Queer As Folk’ in the late 90s and more recently as lead commercial lawyer on ‘Adolescence’. Richard’s work also includes executive producing many shows, bringing in missing finance, securing distribution and in some cases attaching writing, directing and acting talent.
Richard was actively involved with PACT, having served on PACT Council for a number of years and being extensively involved in shaping policy across the television industry. Richard advised on the integration of the Terms of Trade for UK broadcasters which provided significant opportunities for UK ‘indies’ to build and grow sustainable businesses.
Recognised as one of the leading TV specialists in the UK and internationally. The latest UK edition of Chambers & Partners ranks Richard as a leader in his field.
