Angharad Evans, Partner at Acuity Law
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Angharad has worked in the film and television industry for over 18 years, most recently with a public service broadcaster where she led its legal and business affairs team in addressing contractual and compliance matters relating to content spend of around £65 million annually. She previously specialised in film finance with a reputable London law firm.

An experienced media and entertainment lawyer, Angharad deals with a wide variety of content, commercial and business management issues.

*Angharad Evans is a Consultant at Acuity Law working on a self-employed basis*

  • Broadcasting and broadcasting compliance
  • Commissioning agreements
  • Co-productions and content distribution
  • Film and television co-financing
  • Joint content development initiatives
  • IP licensing
  • Software development
  • IT outsourcing and business process outsourcing
  • Advising an independent producer on the financing of a six-part drama to be broadcast in the UK and sold internationally
  • Securing extensive archive and music clearances for a music documentary film
  • Advising the S4C Board and reporting directly to the S4C Authority on the strategic and operational elements of the outsourcing of S4C’s technical broadcasting and IT capabilities to the BBC, including negotiating at a senior level and drafting the master document and schedules
  • Advising S4C on a joint funding initiative with Film Agency Wales
  • Advising on joint development initiatives between S4C and Sony and S4C, BBC Alba and TG4
  • Advising on all S4C technology agreements, including content contribution and distribution lines

Accolades

  • Angharad is ranked Band 2 by Chambers & Partners.

  • The Media & Entertainment Team is ranked Tier 2 in the Legal 500.

Words from our clients

  • “Angharad Evans is both personable and professional. She has always been quick to respond to my needs, yet thorough, giving me carefully considered advice that has resulted in successful negotiations and results.”

  • “Dealing with Angharad Evans has been a breath of fresh air. She’s been, by far, the easiest media lawyer that I’ve had the pleasure of working with.”

  • “Angharad Evans has been a huge help to us in the early days of establishing our business. She is well-versed in media and contract law, has proved to be an excellent sounding board and is always a pleasure to deal with. She is personable, clear and positive.”

  • “She’s very easy to access and will spend as long as necessary to find a solution to any problem thrown at her.”

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