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Paul Renney

Consultant Solicitor

England & Wales

020 3319 3700

paul.renney@keystonelaw.co.uk

“You have been the definition of a trusted advisor and a consistent support throughout my [7(!)] years here.”

- Legal Director at the NCS Trust, Kerry Viner

Paul is a commercial media lawyer who advises on the acquisition, protection, and exploitation of intellectual property rights, particularly in media businesses.

Paul specialises in advising clients on theatrical productions (especially musicals), music, publishing, TV, film, sponsorship, sports (especially horseracing and breeding) and general non-contentious commercial matters. He advises producers as well as artists, writers and performers.

Paul also conducts audits on IP and commercial rights and advises start-ups on protecting their intellectual property and related content and commercial agreements.

Expertise

Paul has extensive experience advising on intellectual property, rights acquisitions, and production agreements across theatre, TV, film, and publishing. His work spans high-profile entertainment projects and media promotions.

Experience

  • Advised the Producer of the Saturday Night Fever stage musical on acquiring rights, creative team and sound track agreements, merchandising, and theatre.
  • Advised the Writer of The King’s Speech, on his film option agreement and screenplay writer’s agreement.
  • Advised the Producer on a new musical, Stiletto, on acquisition of rights, funding structures, theatre and creative team agreements and filming arrangements for a full length film of the musical.
  • Advice to the National Citizen Service Trust (in-house role) on data and outsourcing agreements, promotional campaigns and related outsourcing contracts.
  • Advised a major newspaper on its various marketing, advertising and promotions.

Paul has extensive experience in the sports sector, particularly in horseracing and equine ventures. He has advised on commercial, regulatory, and syndicate structuring across the British racing industries.

Experience

  • Advised British Horseracing Board Limited on commercial, sponsorship, data and betting arrangements
  • Provided commercial and intellectual property advice in structuring the creation of a club and syndicates for a Middle East-based equine lifestyle opportunity all in accordance with British Horseracing Authority rules
  • Assisted on a review of the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association’s standard terms for a mare boarding agreement and the industry-standard terms for the sale of stallion nominations, on both 1st October and Live foal terms, and an outline foal share agreement.

Paul’s music law expertise includes artist agreements, soundtrack rights, and label acquisitions. He advises both theatrical and recorded music clients on creative industry transactions.

Experience

  • Advised Naomi Banks on her recording agreement and concert-related matters.
  • Advised Roadtrip on various band matters.
  • Cast album agreements for theatre shows and concept albums.
  • Advised a major publishing company on its artist catalogue acquisitions.
  • Advised various artists on their management agreements.

Please note: The experience list above may include examples of work completed prior to joining Keystone Law.

Recognition

Recognised by The Legal 500 for Sport 2022, 2025-2026

Recognised by Best Lawyers (UK) for Media and Entertainment 2015–2025

Recognised by Best Lawyers (UK) for Advertising and Marketing 2020–2025

Paul qualified as a solicitor in 1987. Before joining Keystone Law in 2009, he worked at the following firms:

  • Campbell Hooper
  • Theodore (then Addleshaw) Goddard
  • Farrer & Co

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