Reviewed & Cleared Media Law Specialists

Your Creative Vision.
Our Legal Lens.

Legal clearance. All media. All platforms.

Who We Are

Reviewed and Cleared is a media law practice advising clients globally on every legal issue they may encounter in the creation and publication of content. We provide quick-turnaround legal clearance, compliance, business affairs, employment and data protection advice for all media formats on all media platforms, in an agile, user-friendly and practical way. Our clients range from household-name streamers, broadcasters, publishers, magazine and newspaper groups to established production companies, indies, writers and podcasters.

We believe in freedom of expression.

We are passionate about getting your creative vision over the legal line.

What We Do

We provide retainer packages, clearance advice on all types of printed, audio and audio-visual content and general pre-publication and pre-broadcast legal clearance advice. We also advise on commercial, business affairs and finance matters.

Errors and Omissions – reports for insurance applications
Fixed price compliance viewings – defamation, privacy, contempt of court, Ofcom Code and other legal issues
Script reads – defamation, privacy, contempt of court, Ofcom Code and other legal issues
Neg checking – script clearance reports
Title reports and opinions – trade mark clearance
Regulatory compliance – Ofcom Broadcasting Code
Fair dealing advice – ensuring copyright compliance
Business affairs, commercial and finance – from start to finish of a film, book, podcast and any other media content

Our work spans scripted and non-scripted content of all budgets, from Oscar-winning films to live news broadcasts. More Info
We provide retainer packages and fixed price clearance advice on all types of printed and digital written content.
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Covering all spoken word content, including major audiobook publishers, podcast platforms and radio stations.
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We offer productions pragmatic clearance advice that doesn’t always fall under the clear or not clear labels because we understand the nuances of clearances that can save time, resources and enable creative vision.
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We manage, draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of agreements including production and development agreements, talent and contributor rights agreements, digital media and distribution contracts.
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Lisa Downs, Producer and Director, Spare Change Films

“Reviewed and Cleared were always there when input and advice was needed – working with them felt like having my own in-house lawyer, and the suggestion of a flat fee meant I could call or email as issues arose without being concerned that a meter was running.”
Jack Rivlin, CEO, The Tab

”Working with Reviewed & Cleared on a retainer means we have great value legal advice whenever we need it. A busy month for content usually means a busy month for our lawyers – it’s a relief to know that encouraging our journalists to report on interesting stories doesn’t lead to bigger legal bills. “
Andy Maas, Head of Production, Studio Something

“We have worked with Reviewed and Cleared on over 40hrs of topical TV and two different series. I just wouldn’t work with anyone else now. I have complete trust in their advice, they take a common sense approach and are really lovely to deal with.”
Barney Fox, Zanda Films

“The Reviewed and Cleared service is essential for any independent film production. Alex provided professional and well researched advice that allowed our production to thrive. Reviewed and Cleared provided us with a service that allowed us to focus on the art of filmmaking. All in all, Reviewed and Cleared provided a researched, concise and quick service that is a must for all productions.”
Amy Rattray, Line Producer, Pulse Films

“Very happy with the service we received from R&C team who handled our title reports. We had a particularly tricky subject and title search, and they performed at speed, and understood our urgency and were very flexible in helping us get through our different options. Communication was friendly and helpful, and they always replied quickly. Would highly recommend using them for this service, and I will definitely be doing so for future projects.”
Johanna MacCabe, Keshet TV

“Reviewed & Cleared are first class and simply put the best in the business. They offer a full clearance service with top professionals and extremely fast turnaround times. I wholeheartedly recommend them.”