Niche UK IP, Media, Entertainment & Technology Lawyers
A niche UK law firm with a national and international outlook at the intersection of intellectual property, media, entertainment and technology. We act for corporates, creators, tech founders and multinational & independent studios, and much of our work is UK, EU and US-linked.
We understand the law, and we also understand how your sector makes money: streaming and content licensing, AI regulation, fintech and digital assets, Web3 infrastructure, and software sold across borders.
London · UK · EU · US“PAIL have helped on crucial business deals and agreements… commercially switched-on and trustworthy… always in the client’s best interests.”
Built to Move at the Speed of Media and Technology
A founder-led boutique, deliberately built away from the legacy law firm model, so clients get senior judgement, direct access and decisions made quickly.
Why the Firm Exists
Peter Adediran began practising Internet law in 1999, after working at Hogan Lovells and Osborne Clarke. He saw that founders, creators and studios needed lawyers who could keep pace with new platforms, not just apply old precedents to them.
He founded PAIL Solicitors in London in March 2009 as a boutique firm for complex, non-routine technology, media and intellectual property work. It was incorporated as PAIL Solicitors Limited in December 2021.
Today the firm stays deliberately agile: a lean team, the founder on every matter, and international counsel brought in where a deal or dispute crosses borders.
An Early Internet Lawyer
Peter begins specialising in Internet law, advising on e-commerce, digital content and online intellectual property while the sector is still taking shape.
Pioneering Authorship
Kogan Page publishes Peter’s A Practical Guide to Business, Law & the Internet, covering IP, e-commerce, data protection and digital media regulation.
PAIL Solicitors Founded
The firm opens in March 2009 as a London boutique dedicated to complex technology, media and intellectual property matters.
Incorporated
The practice is incorporated as PAIL Solicitors Limited in December 2021, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Screen Sector & US Reach
Peter joins the BFI-supported WorkWise for Screen podcast as a guest expert on NDAs. Consultant Richard B. Jefferson, admitted in California since 2002, is admitted to the State Bar of Texas.
Select a year to explore the firm’s history.
Cross-Border by Design
England & Wales
SRA-regulated advice from Berkeley Square, Mayfair, including IPEC proceedings, UK IPO filings and UK GDPR compliance.
European Union
EU trade mark and design protection, EU GDPR frameworks, and content distribution and exhibition clearance across European markets.
United States
Transatlantic production, licensing and technology deals, supported by our consultant, a California and Texas attorney.
Where We Focus
Three connected specialisms, each linked directly to the detailed practice pages.
Intellectual Property Strategy
Global portfolio management, patent disputes and multi-jurisdictional brand protection.
- Trade mark registration
- Trade mark oppositions
- Patent registration
- Patent infringement
- IP licensing & monetisation
- IP disputes
Media & Entertainment Commerce
Financing, production legal, format distribution, rights acquisition and cross-border streaming compliance.
- Film & television contracts
- Media contract review
- Publishing agreements
- Influencer & content deals
- Esports & gaming
- Copyright disputes
Disruptive Technology & Digital Transformation
AI governance, GDPR and CCPA frameworks, fintech infrastructure, SaaS and software licensing.
- Artificial intelligence
- Data protection & privacy
- Crypto, fintech & Web3
- SaaS & software licensing
- Website terms
- Mobile app terms
Experience That Holds Up Under Pressure
Peter Adediran’s track record across contentious and transactional work. Client details are kept confidential.
Contentious IP and technology matters, including trade mark oppositions, IPEC cases and software disputes
Representative Outcomes
Distribution-Ready Clearance
Legal risk analysis for a sensitive documentary, covering exhibition and distribution clearance, contributor safeguarding and E&O readiness.
Protecting Unreleased Film Assets
AI warranties, indemnities and liability allocation across an international VFX production chain, preventing unauthorised model training.
Preserving IP Ownership
Advised a UK game studio on a US live-action film option, limiting an overreaching “all rights” clause.
Recognition & Authorship
- Nov 2025
Guest expert on NDAs, BFI-supported WorkWise for Screen podcast
- Nov 2014
Ranked among the 90 top UK commercial law firms and solicitors by EntrepreneurHandbook.co.uk
- Oct 2004
Nominated as one of the 100 UK key influencers and drivers in e-commerce
- 2002
Author, A Practical Guide to Business, Law & the Internet (Kogan Page)
Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, SRA number 827265.
PAIL Solicitors Limited, company number 13350694, 23 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London W1J 6HE.
What Our Clients Say
These reviews are also published on our Google Business Profile.
Raccoon Media — documentary legal risk analysis (UK/EU guidance), including distribution/exhibition considerations, contributor protection and E&O-ready deliverables.
“Very informative and helpful. Turnaround was really quick, which is what we needed.”
Peter and his team were very helpful in supporting me in discussion surrounding use of materials and protection of intellectual property. Peter showed diligence, understanding and was supportive of what we required.
I had a very positive experience with Peter. He is very knowledgeable, responsive, and was able to complete the complex work needed to a very tight deadline! I will definitely come back to him in the future should I need any further legal support or advice.
We rely on Mr Peter Adediran of PAIL Solicitors to protect our online business reputation including for intellectual property legal advice and all business matters regarding the Internet. We continue to be thoroughly impressed not just by his legal knowledge and expertise in his practice areas but also by his dedication to providing impeccable service. His expertise is broad including intellectual property as well as all aspects of media and communication which suit our business needs. He is attentive and knowledgeable and always seeks to ensure our satisfaction. We can't recommend PAIL Solicitors enough for a satisfactory experience for commercial legal services.
The People You Will Work With
Senior lawyers who know your sector, with UK and US perspective.
Peter Adediran, LLB, PGDip LPC
IP, Digital Media & Commercial Contracts Solicitor
- Advises producers and studios on documentary clearance, option rights and AI risk across the production chain
- Contracts for global esports and gaming brands, including Ford eSports
- Formerly at Hogan Lovells and Osborne Clarke; speaks Spanish
Richard B. Jefferson
Principal Attorney, m.e.t.a.l. IP
- Began his career in legal and business affairs at Virgin Records America
- Builds ventures and protects brands across music, film, TV, animation and gaming
- Admitted to the State Bar of California (2002) and Texas (2025)
How We Operate
The principles behind every instruction, from a first licence to a multi-territory dispute.
Value, Agreed Upfront
Fixed-fee scoping, phased work and defined deliverables, so you know the process before you commit.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Advice shaped around growth, monetisation and commercial leverage, not just legal risk.
Part of Your Team
Direct access to the founder, working alongside your founders, producers or in-house counsel.
Plain Language
Clear recommendations and next steps, without unnecessary legalese.
Giving Back to the Industries We Serve
- Screen industry guidanceContributing to BFI-supported guidance on responsible NDA use in the screen industries.
- Teaching & speakingLectures and panels at universities and industry forums on IP, digital media and reputation law.
- Founder supportPractical legal foundations for early-stage and founder-led businesses through our Founders Clinic.
Protecting Your Innovation Requires a Partner Who Speaks Your Language
Whether you are a venture-backed or self-funded startup, a growing enterprise or an established studio, connect with our team to discuss your growth strategy in the UK and abroad.
We do not offer free initial consultations, legal aid or no-win-no-fee arrangements. Fees are agreed upfront. See our Website Terms.