LinkinLegal
Peter Armstrong photo

Peter Armstrong

Peter has specialised in film and television copyright, production and finance for over 30 years. He represents Hollywood studios on rights matters and is responsible for the production legal advice on major US films shot in the UK and Europe. He also acts for an extensive list of UK and European independent producers and directors. Some of his notable work highlights include Wicked (Universal Pictures), Back to Black (Focus Features), and Three Bags Full (Working Title Pictures). Peter is the legal advisor to Film London and regularly advises industry bodies. · Harbottle & Lewis LLP

EnglandFilm & Television, Entertainment

About

Peter has specialised in film and television copyright, production and finance for over 30 years, representing Hollywood studios on rights matters and providing production legal advice on major US films shot in the UK and Europe. He also acts for UK and European independent producers and directors, is legal advisor to Film London, regularly advises industry bodies, and his notable credits include Wicked (Universal Pictures), Back to Black (Focus Features) and Three Bags Full (Working Title Pictures).

Practice areas

Film & TelevisionEntertainmentIntellectual PropertyMediaProductionFilm Finance

Office

Expertise

Film & Television ProductionCopyright and Rights ClearanceFilm FinanceProduction legal advice for US films shot in the UK and EuropeAdvising film industry bodies and institutions

Education

  • St Andrew’s College, Grahamstown, South Africa
  • University of Cape Town (1970 BA)
  • University College London (1973 LLM)