Jeremy Roberts
Jeremy is a partner specialising in the financing, production, exploitation and carriage of film, TV and online content. His practice also includes sports, the visual arts, and sponsorship. He is recognised as an expert on branded entertainment and has advised a multitude of ad agencies and brands on a variety branded entertainment projects, including a host of ad-funded programmes for the major UK networks.
He is listed as a leading legal expert in the media and entertainment industry by the Legal Experts 2010 publication. He is also recommended as a Leading Individual for Film and TV Finance and Production in the Chambers and Partners Guide to the UK Legal Profession, where he has been described as a "highly polished operator" who is respected for his "straight-talking approach" and "comprehensive knowledge".
Recent client activity includes advising:
- Channel 4 on their 4iP funding arrangements and their programme commissioning agreement
- Freud Communications on the broadcast arrangements for the sponsored global music event, Arthur’s Day
- The Design and Artists Copyright Society on their copyright licensing arrangements
- A major satellite broadcaster on their outside broadcast and satellite services arrangements for the UEFA Champions League
- Shine on various television format protection matters
- Le Mans winner Allan McNish on his sponsorship arrangements
- RDF Media on a £10m UK / Canada treaty co-production for the BBC
- Various broadcasters on the sub-licensing of broadcast capacity on the Freeview platform
- The Indian Cricket League on their dispute with the ECB and the ICC Jeremy also provides corporate and strategic advice.
Prior to joining Sheridans, he was Director of Legal and Commercial Affairs at one of the UK's leading rights management companies where he oversaw three successful rounds of fundraising and various company acquisitions.