Groves Media Law Limited is a niche media law firm specializing in comprehensive legal support for the television, film, and digital content industries. With deep expertise spanning from initial concept development to global cross-media exploitation, the firm stands out for its focus on high-profile productions and its commitment to offering flexible, cost-effective legal services without the premium rates of large city firms.
Co-owned by Jonathan Groves and Lisette Black, each with over 30 years of experience in media law, the firm leverages extensive backgrounds in both private practice and in-house roles at major organizations like ITN, Granada, and Endemol. They primarily serve production companies—both in the UK and US—that lack in-house legal counsel, providing expert guidance on an ad-hoc basis. The firm is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and holds £3 million in professional indemnity insurance, ensuring reliability and professionalism.
Services Offered
- Ideas and Formats legal advice
- Finance and Development legal support
- Talent agreements and negotiations
- Production legal services
- Programme and Format Distribution
- Books publishing law
- Merchandising and Branding legal advice
- Digital Media law for online and mobile apps
- Live Events legal support
- General Commercial legal work
Based in London, the firm has contributed to numerous acclaimed productions, such as Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, SAS Who Dares Wins, and Gladiators, working with leading broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Fox. Their specialized, client-focused approach makes them a trusted partner for creators and producers at every stage of media project development.
