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Major Law Firms Secure Key Positions in UK’s Entertainment Industry Deals

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London, England — Major law firms are increasingly stepping into the spotlight of the UK’s vibrant entertainment sector, orchestrating complex deals that are reshaping the industry landscape. These legal giants are not just advising on routine matters; they are threading together high-profile mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships that are setting new precedents in the entertainment world. With the global entertainment market undergoing seismic shifts due to technological advancements and changes in consumer behavior, UK-based law firms have positioned themselves at the forefront of this evolution. These firms, known for their extensive legal prowess, are navigating … Read more

UK’s Top Creative Projects Shine: Finalists Announced for 2024 Immortal Awards

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London, UK — The latest round of the Immortal Awards, hosted on October 16, saw the UK jury, comprising top creative leaders, finalize their selections for the 2024 competition. Held in partnership with Framestore and Company 3, the session spotlighted the standout British entries among a shortlist of 36 across various media projects, evaluating their potential to advance to the next rounds within the European and global brackets of this prestigious event. After rigorous deliberation, 10 projects emerged as the frontrunners, marked by the jury as exemplary representations of British commercial creativity over the past … Read more

From UK’s Courts to Astana’s Legal Vanguard: Baron Burnett Charts New Judicial Horizons at AIFC

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Astana, Kazakhstan — Ian Duncan Burnett, Baron Burnett of Maldon, appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Court in November 2023, brings a rich legal background and formidable expertise, having previously held the position of Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales until earlier this year. Born in Sussex, UK, in 1958, Burnett’s illustrious career began to take shape in his teenage years when he decided to pursue law, a field in which he would later handle several landmark cases and contribute to significant judicial inquiries. Burnett’s legal journey … Read more

UK’s “Santosh” Chosen to Vie for Best International Feature at Next Oscars

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The United Kingdom, fresh off an Oscar victory for Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest,” has chosen Sandhya Suri’s Hindi-language crime thriller “Santosh” to represent the nation in the Best International Feature category at the upcoming Academy Awards. The decision was made by the British Academy’s selection committee following the film’s premiere at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year. “Santosh,” directed by British-Indian filmmaker Suri, known for her documentaries “I for India” and “Around India with a Movie Camera,” is set in rural northern India. The plot centers around a newly-widowed woman named Santosh … Read more