Creatives, performers, and founders come to me for advice on their deals, rights, and reputation — across film, television, music, publishing, and online content. From London to LA, I bring a bit of clarity and calm to complex legal matters, particularly those involving artificial intelligence.
Lawyer
Media
Kelsey Farish
Solicitor — Media, Entertainment & AI
Media
Creatives, performers, and founders come to me for advice on their deals, rights, and reputation — across film, television, music, publishing, and online platforms. From London to LA, I bring a bit of clarity and calm to complex legal matters, particularly those involving AI.
Kelsey Farish
MY EXPERTISE
I’ve been advising on artificial intelligence since 2019, and am internationally recognised for my legal expertise regarding its use in media and entertainment. My favourite instructions often involve voice cloning and digital replicas (deepfakes), but I also advise on copyright, licences, consents, content labelling, software and platform terms, and more.More on my AI expertise →Clients come to me for advice on how to monetise, control, and protect their work, especially where AI and social media are involved. I also completed Harvard Law School’s CopyrightX programme, wrote my master’s thesis on musicians’ royalty payments from streaming platforms like YouTube and Spotify, and regularly guest lecture about copyright at universities.More on my copyright & IP work →Publicity work is all about managing how people and organisations are perceived in the public sphere. The legal side often focuses on attribution, payment, exclusivity and confidentiality, but narrative control can be just as important. My specialism is in image (persona) rights for talent, but I advise on endorsements, advertising, trade marks, and PR more generally as well.More on my publicity specialism →
Consultations from £200 + VAT
A contract is more than just paperwork: each one tells a different story about risk, control, trust — and what happens if something (or someone) goes off script. I write and negotiate all types of agreements and policies, and offer a range of services: from short consultations designed for freelancers, to leading on complex negotiations for — and oposing — tech companies, streamers, broadcasters, and producers. Read more →Even when a project or partnership looks perfect on paper, it’s important to consider the business, reputational, and legal issues. Often referred to as business affairs within the media and entertainment world, this type of legal advice is all about deal-making and rights management. I help clients address potential problems early, and to create the structure and strategy needed to keep things on track.
SPEAKING
Highlights + Upcoming
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UPCOMING — “Divergent Realities: Ethics, Rights and Social Impacts of XR and Smartglasses”
9 DECEMBER • BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
UnitedXR Europe
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UPCOMING — “The Unquiet Revolution: AI & the Business of Production
19 OCTOBER • BATH, ENGLAND
Kingsmead Entertainment Centre
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UPCOMING — “Protecting Your Work in the Age of AI: Your Questions Answered”
10 OCTOBER • GREENWICH, LONDON
Bectu - Big Autumn Gathering
Spotlight on
Artificial intelligence
and the creative sector
Being a lawyer is my job. My love for movies, music, and literature is why I do it.In 2019 I published one of the first peer-reviwed papers in the world to focus on deepfakes from a legal perspective, because I was concerned about the lack of protections for actors and audiences.
Today, I focus on the media and entertainment industy almost exclusively, and my clients are as varied as the work itself. I’ve advised performers, writers, producers, historical venues, film equipment and prop hire companies, as well as technology startups, e-commerce businesses, and national retailers. I also regularly provide guidance and training to broadcasters, cultural institutions, and industry bodies including Film London, BAFTA, the Heritage Filming Alliance, and ScreenSkills.
