Keith qualified as a barrister in 1989, developed his specialist practice throughout the 1990's and joined Goodman Derick LLP in 1998 where he was Head of Film in the Media Department for over 20 years.
Avenue IP Chambers was established in 2020 with the aim of offering a cost-efficient and adaptive means of working with clients in the media industries. Keith also maintains a consultancy with the recently merged RWK Goodman LLP, thus enabling him to access multidisciplinary expertise across the firm’s various departments. Being a practicing barrister enables him to collaborate with a number of specialist solicitors thus providing him with access to their additional resources as and when the need arises.
Background
His first hand experience of having executive produced a number of feature films ‘from the ground up’ gives Keith an intimate knowledge and understanding of the financing and production processes involved. He has brought this not only to his practice but also to the teaching of international copyright and entertainment law, both in the UK and the US.
Clients include the leading London based media bank, a well established and active film producer and financier, key talent, a leading author, and various documentary producers.
Avenue IP Chambers are the chambers of barrister Keith Northrop, who enjoys a wide ranging practice primarily in the film and television sectors.
Whether it be development, financing, production or distribution, he aims at providing focused and practical advice effectively.
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Keith Northrop
Film & Television Lawyer
Keith qualified as a barrister in 1989 and practiced in chambers until joining Goodman Derick LLP, where he was Head of Film in the Media Department for 20 years.
Avenue IP Chambers was established in 2020 with the aim of offering a more cost-efficient and adaptive means providing legal services to clients. Keith also maintains a consultancy with the recently merged RWK Goodman LLP, thus enabling him to access multidisciplinary expertise across the firm’s various departments. Further, being a practicing barrister enables him to collaborate with a number of specialist media and entertainment firms thus providing him with access to their additional resources as and when the need arises.
Background
As well as teaching international and entertainment law and delivering various seminars and workshops, he has also executive produced a number of feature films. Through these means, he has enjoyed a close connection to the process of both financing and production, and is thus able to provide practical and pragmatic advice born of first hand experience.
As a policy we do not name clients publicly but they include an iconic children's author, Nobel prize winning author, leading media bank, main British broadcasters, esteemed producers and established distributors.
Avenue IP are the Chambers of Barrister Keith Northrop, who has enjoyed a wide ranging practice primarily in the film and television sectors.
Whether it be development, financing, production or distribution, he has always aimed at providing focused and practical advice efficiently.
Practice Areas
About
Avenue IP are the Chambers of Barrister Keith Northrop, who has enjoyed a wide ranging practice primarily in the film and television sectors.
Whether it be development, financing, production or distribution, he has always aimed at providing focused and practical advice efficiently.
About
Practice Areas
Background
Keith qualified as a barrister in 1989 and practiced in chambers until joining Goodman Derick LLP, where he was Head of Film in the Media Department for 20 years.
Avenue IP Chambers was established in 2020 with the aim of offering a more cost-efficient and adaptive means providing legal services to clients. Keith also maintains a consultancy with the recently merged RWK Goodman LLP, thus enabling him to access multidisciplinary expertise across the firm’s various departments. Further, being a practicing barrister enables him to collaborate with a number of specialist media and entertainment firms thus providing him with access to their additional resources as and when the need arises.
As well as teaching international and entertainment law and delivering various seminars and workshops, he has also executive produced a number of feature films. Through these means, he has enjoyed a close connection to the process of both financing and production, and is thus able to provide practical and pragmatic advice born of first hand experience.
As a policy we do not name clients publicly but they include an iconic children's author, Nobel prize winning author, leading media bank, main British broadcasters, esteemed producers and established distributors.
