“We are thrilled to welcome Sophie to our team. Sophie’s experience and skillset is rare in our sector, and gives her a broader perspective. As a French-qualified lawyer working in Paris and London, she will further enhance our offering in Europe whilst acting as a strategic adviser to international media companies with operations in the UK” said, Gregor Pryor, co-chair of Reed Smith’s global Entertainment & Media Industry Group. “Sophie is one of several new arrivals to our global group over the past year, as we continue to build a world-class group of industry experts to serve our clients globally. Continuing to build the entertainment and media practice in Paris is a key focus. We also look forward to growing the practice further across Europe in the coming months.”
Sophie acts as counsel and litigator for French and international clients using or otherwise exploiting all types of content. She has significant experience in music, imagery and advertising and is also experienced in advising companies operating in cutting-edge areas, including the next breed of video games, e-sports, digital heritage, all kinds of virtual, augmented and mixed reality. As a European copyright law expert, she often advises both media and technology businesses on their lobbying strategies and all kinds of European copyright law issues. In Paris, Sophie will be leading the French Entertainment & Media practice. “I am very excited at the prospect of bringing Reed Smith’s world-class expertise and sector knowledge to the French market at a time when the digital media and technology ecosystems are booming in Paris. I look forward to introducing Reed Smith’s highly commercial approach to a new audience and to making a difference to businesses competing in a globalised industry” says Sophie.
Sophie joins Reed Smith’s global Entertainment & Media Industry Group at a time of significant growth. The team has welcomed several partner additions over the past year, including Ingrid Silver in London from Dentons; James Sully who joined in Century City from UK firm Sheridan’s; Jess Drabkin, who joined in New York from Grubman Shire & Meiselas; and Leif Reinstein, who joined in Los Angeles from Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman.
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About Reed Smith’s Entertainment & Media Industry Group
Reed Smith has played a leading role in the entertainment and media space for almost a century and the firm has made clear its commitment to this arena more recently by creating a dedicated stand-alone practice as part of its growth strategy in 2015. We take pride in the support we give our clients to adapt and thrive in an industry that has never stopped changing, and where we anticipate our client’s needs in all facets of advertising and marketing, film and television, music, sports, technology, telecoms, Internet, social media, video gaming, interactive or beyond. Our lawyers understand the concerns facing businesses today, and work with you to navigate the needs of tomorrow.
About Reed Smith
Reed Smith is a dynamic international law firm, dedicated to helping blue-chip clients move their businesses forward.
Its long-standing relationships, international outlook and collaborative structure make it a go-to partner for speedy resolution of complex disputes, transactions, and regulatory matters.
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