Osborne Clarke's Media Law Update: Behind the Screens

Join us as we go "behind the screens" for a fast‑paced morning media law event which will guide media and entertainment legal teams through the key legal and commercial developments of the past year and provide insights on what they need to know about in 2026. 

Marion Ranchet: keynote speaker:

Marion Ranchet, widely respected media consultant, strategist and commentator, co-host of the well known media podcast, The Media Odyssey and author and host of “Streaming Made Easy” is live and in person at Osborne Clarke's Media Law Digest! Marion will be sharing her insights as she reviews the key trends of 2025 and makes her predictions for what's in store in 2026.

What else we'll cover

The legal content of the session will cover:

• Consolidation and restructuring: Given the wave of corporate activity in the sector, our corporate and competition teams will provide practical advice for anyone working in the media and entertainment industry about deal structuring, post‑deal integration, restructuring, competition law and some of the key regulatory and contractual considerations.
• Copyright and generative AI: Our IP team will provide you with practical takeaways from recent case law (UK: Getty v Stability AI; DE: GEMA v OpenAI).
• Ad monetisation of streaming and CTV: We will look into some key issues with ad monetization relating to ad sales agreements, ad-tech integrations, ad-supported streaming, connected TVs and branded content.
• Dispute and litigation readiness: Our media and contract disputes team will update you on key recent caselaw in the sector, so that you can effectively assess and manage risk.
• Media regulatory priorities for 2026: Our international team will take a look at the regulatory topics on the horizon for fast-changing media and entertainment companies in 2026 and beyond. 

When and where:

• Tuesday 20^th January 2026, One London Wall, London
• Registration between 09:00 - 09:30
• Start 09:30 | Finish 14:00
• Coffee and lunch will be provided

Who should attend

• In-house lawyers and legal leads in media and entertainment businesses.

Register

Spots are limited and clients will be given priority. Please register your interest and we will be in touch to confirm your place.