Wiggin has the largest team of media finance experts in the UK. The team has unparalleled strength in depth with a hugely experienced team of finance lawyers, combining decades of sector knowledge to support our international clients.

We act for banks, funds, equity financiers, studios, distributors, production companies, sales agents, private investors, football clubs, and other corporates throughout the UK, North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Alongside our experience in the broadcast and production sectors, we’re widely considered to be the UK’s leading practice for independent TV production M&A and investment. We’ve advised on nearly all the high-profile acquisitions and disposals of, and investments in, indie TV production companies over the past decade.

The team works on a wide range of media financing deals in the film, television, video games, music and sports sectors, including:

  • independent film and television single project financings
  • slate and co-funding arrangements
  • tax credit lending
  • revolving and borrowing base facilities
  • international co-productions
  • structured international finance transactions for studios
  • music library acquisitions
  • development funding
  • receivables financing

  • Media & Entertainment: Media finance
  • Client satisfaction: sector knowledge
  • Entertainment & Sport; Technology, Media & Telecoms

  • I would say Wiggin is the fastest-acting, most pragmatic and experienced firm in the media finance space today.
    Chambers UK, 2025
  • They're a strong technical film finance team, well versed in deal structures and industry behaviours.
    Legal 500, 2026
  • The Wiggin team make you feel well supported. It's an entire team that seems to work around the clock to make sure the deadlines are met, but most importantly they give the best advice and make their clients feel protected.
    Legal 500, 2026
  • More than legal advisers, the Wiggin team become true partners in that they are immersed in all aspects of deals, understand the implications of structural and commercial legal decisions, and see the bigger picture strategically.
    Legal 500, 2025
  • What sets Wiggin apart from its competitors is the depth of resources available to it and the consistency of skill sets and personalities across the board.
    Legal 500, 2025
  • They are extremely solutions-oriented, and the interests of the client are top of mind.
    Chambers UK, 2025
  • Professional excellence at every level of service combined with commercial approach provides for the best service and value.
    Legal 500, 2025

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