Mark Stafford

Mark joined Lee & Thompson in 2006 and handles all types of contentious work across the creative industries, for both individuals and corporate clients.
He  advises on the full spectrum of music industry disputes, from copyright infringement matters to breach of contract claims, acting for artists, labels, publishers, management companies and agents.
Mark has been involved in several high-profile Court actions. He was instructed by The Waile…

Martin Tynan

Martin is a Legal Director in our Employment team and advises across the creative sectors on a broad range of employment law matters. Martin offers day-to-day HR support to companies including advice on contracts, policies, workplace investigations and dispute resolution. He also advises individuals on exit scenarios and handles the negotiation of settlement agreements, as well as service agreements, across a variety of industries.
At Lee & T…

Julian Ward

Julian heads up L&T’s award-winning Video Games team. With over 25 years experience in the sector, Julian advises on all aspects of computer games, esports, interactive software and media products. Julian has a particular focus on game development and publishing, IP issues, licensing and videogame compliance.  Ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 as one of the UK’s leading interactive entertainment lawyers. Julian represents many of …

Sam Goodman

Sam regularly provides specialist input in relation to performing arts productions; advertising campaigns; talent and agency deals; sponsorships and endorsements; digital solutions and the protection and licensing of IP.
He heads up the firm’s Theatre & Immersive practice and is a key member of the firm’s Advertising & Marketing and Digital & Tech practices.
Named as a Key Lawyer in the Legal 500, Sam speaks at industry events…

Andy Moseby

Andy helps founders, scale-ups and established businesses raise finance and works with investors, from High-Net-Worth individuals to VCs and PE funds, guiding their capital deployment. In addition, Andy assists clients on general corporate matters including shareholders’ arrangements, constitutional documents and Companies Act compliance.
Andy has deep experience acting for tech clients having spent 25 years in tech-focussed law firms, nota…

Dominic Bray

Dominic leads the firm’s Dispute Resolution team and is a member of our Intellectual Property and Marketing & Advertising groups.
He works primarily with clients in the creative industries, notably marketing and advertising, interactive entertainment, theatre, film & TV, sport/sports entertainment, music, publishing and technology. He also works with clients in many other sectors including financial services, events and hospitality,…

Frania Cooper

Frania’s dispute resolution practice spans the music, film, TV, marketing, advertising, publishing, technology and financial services sectors. She advises on contractual and corporate disputes across these industries and her IP experience includes advising rights holders, creatives and brand owners on copyright, trade mark and passing off disputes.
She regularly acts for members who have been unfairly expelled from sports or private members…