Meet the team leaders

	Peter James - Partner
		Commercial and technology solicitor (Reading and London) Wide experience in sports, sponsorship and bespoke commercial contracts, including endorsement, merchandising, advertising and licensing Advises on image rights and brand management/protection Considerable experience of IP law and licensing and technology issues, particularly regarding the Internet and e-business

	Dafydd Downes - Partner
		Employment lawyer (Cardiff and Swansea) Experience in both TV and broadcasting, including programme commissioning, licence, co-production and distribution agreements with producers and broadcasters Experience of consultancy agreements, inducement letters, engagement letters, secondment agreements and media-related contribution agreements with on-screen, musical and sporting talent Experience of advising on regulatory matters and representation at industry forums

	Stephen James - Associate
		Dispute resolution and commercial litigation lawyer working out of the firm's Reading office Experience in reputation management - advises on defamation, confidentiality and contractual disputes and has sought and resisted injunctions for companies, individuals and newspapers Advises on all areas of commercial dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration, mediation and expert determination Also advises on contractual employment disputes and has considerable experience in insolvency matters