Josh is an associate in the Entertainment & Media Industry Group based in London. His practice focus is commercial intellectual property, providing legal counsel to a diverse clientele across the creative industries. His practice areas include digital media, entertainment, social media, fashion, consumer brands, arts, and technology.
Josh possesses experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters, as well as regulatory issues. He represents a wide range of clients, including advertising and marketing agencies, producers, social media influencers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, SMEs, and international organizations. A significant portion of his work involves guiding clients through complex regulatory regimes in the online advertising and marketing sectors.
In addition to regulatory compliance, Josh assists clients in leveraging their intellectual property rights through drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements, such as sponsorships, licensing, content production and associated distribution arrangements, with a commercial and client-focused approach.
Josh's practical industry knowledge is further enhanced by his in-house experience through secondments at a leading influencer marketing agency and an animation studio. Josh also frequently advises on contentious matters, offering strategic guidance on protecting intellectual property rights through enforcement and/or prosecution actions.
Committed to giving back, Josh is actively involved in pro bono activities, providing legal advice to charities.
