Lewis Silkin bolsters offering to entertainment industry with hire of Wagman Adair partner

LONDON – City law firm Lewis Silkin LLP today announces that Wagman Adair partner and co-owner Jane Robinson is joining its renowned Media, Brands & Technology (MBT) team as a consultant.

Jane joins the firm with extensive UK and international media and broadcast sector experience, having advised media businesses and creative talent for several years on commercial and business affairs issues.

Prior to her role at Wagman Adair, Jane was Head of Legal and Business Affairs at ITV Studios and Artsworld Channels (now Sky Arts), and previously worked as Deputy Head of Legal Affairs at Endemol UK. Through her career, Jane has advised clients on financing, development, production and distribution matters for small, medium and large production companies, as well as high profile talent.

Giles Crown, Head of MBT at Lewis Silkin LLP, said:

“Building on our well established position as advisers to broadcast media companies on their employment and IP matters, we are delighted to welcome Jane to the team. Her knowledge of the broadcast industry will be of real benefit to our clients as it further strengthens our offering for media and entertainment companies and complements our expertise in mobile, music, television, radio, sports, and film.”

Jane Robinson adds:

“Given Lewis Silkin’s widely acclaimed reputation with established media businesses and smaller independent groups, I see this as a tremendously exciting opportunity. I look forward to supporting the firm’s clients as the broadcast industry, and brands more generally, innovate and invest in new content and explore the opportunities that media and technology present.”

For more information please contact:

Mark Grant
Director of Business Development
Tel: 020 7074 8226 
Email: mark.grant@lewissilkin.com