Irving David Email & Phone Number

I read law at the LSE and The College of Law, London and subsequently trained with the leading London entertainment law firm, Wright & Webb.I subsequently joined Warner Brothers in London and became their UK Director of Legal and Business Affairs.Returning to private practice, I and a colleague, Vivian Wineman, formed David Wineman which in 2006 merged to become DWFM Beckman.In 2021, I moved my practice to Level Law, a leading London commercial law firm focused on media, entertainment, technology and sport and which, after just four years, was granted the accolade of being included in The Times Best 200 UK Law firms for 2022. This accolade was awarded again for 2023.My knowledge of Commercial Law and IP Rights includes Copyright, Trademarks and Product Licensing. I am acknowledged to be the "go to" person for all legal and commercial matters relating to the UK Dance Industry.My client roster includes Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Birmingham Rep, British Ballet Organization, the Frederick Ashton Foundation, One Dance UK, The Harvey Goldsmith Group of Companies and the International Artist Managers’ Association (“IAMA”). I am a corporate member of IAMA providing its membership with a legal helpline; the Music Publishers Association (“the MPA)”; a full voting member of BAFTA, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts; I give frequent Master Classes for the Music Managers Forum and the MPA; and contribute regularly to trade publications on legal, commercial and IP issues relevant to the entertainment industry.I am flattered to be consistently recognised by the UK Legal 500 as a Recommended Media and Entertainment Lawyer for ‘London: TMT (technology, media and telecoms)’.Previous editions have described me as having “strong communication skills”; being “a good technical draftsman”; as “always going that extra mile to explain complex issues”; and “admired for [my] no-nonsense approach, [my], seemingly, vast knowledge and [my] good humour”, “a lawyer of the highest standard: efficient, speedy and keen to help you to understand the process/issues/agreement/contract”; he walks you through the process from start to finish with impeccable professionalism”.Apparently, I have “an impressive breadth of experience in advising on commercial and IP matters, particularly in the music space” where I “know the industry inside out’.“His work, knowledge and advice is second to none; he is engaging, understanding and sincere; is “very approachable” and “provides incredible support”.

Listed skills include Intellectual Property, Music Industry, Film, Copyright Law, and 22 others.

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  London School Of Economics And Political Science

  Law