The Media Lawyer Team
The Founder and Director of The Media Lawyer, Ahsen is a strategically focused and experienced England and Wales qualified solicitor with extensive legal team management and global commercial contracts expertise particularly in the advertising, media, production and technology and privacy sectors.
Ahsen founded The Media Lawyer having headed up legal teams and departments, and wanting to focus on providing the industry with expert consultancy services , helping to navigate the intricate legal and commercial landscape of the media and advertising industry.
Ahsen’s focus is always to deliver tailored legal/commercial strategies /advice that ensures compliance and that also drive commercial and business success.
With years of industry knowledge and expertise Ahsen is truly vested in providing each client a tailored and relevant consultancy service backed by industry knowledge, experience and connections.
FounderAhsen Kemal
Sabrina is a qualified solicitor with over 10 years’ experience in media and entertainment law. She advises clients across the media and advertising industries, delivering clear, commercially focused guidance within a fast-moving and evolving regulatory environment.
Her expertise spans advertising compliance and a broad range of commercial media matters. Sabrina works closely with brands, agencies, production companies and content creators to manage legal risk while enabling creativity and commercial growth. She is particularly valued for her ability to distil complex legal issues into practical, straightforward advice that supports confident decision-making.
Collaborative and solutions-driven, Sabrina integrates seamlessly with client teams and builds strong, trusted relationships at all levels. She thrives under pressure, works efficiently to tight deadlines, and is known for her responsive, pragmatic and personable approach.
Legal ConsultantSabrina Aftab
Sharon is an experienced solicitor specialising in the media, advertising, marketing and technology sectors. She advises agencies, publishers, production companies and technology providers on a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters, delivering pragmatic, business-focused legal solutions.
Her expertise includes drafting and negotiating commercial contracts such as services agreements, supplier terms, media buying agreements, IT and software development agreements, sponsorship and brand partnerships, advertising and marketing arrangements and talent and influencer agreements. Sharon also advises on intellectual property, licensing, data protection and wider risk management issues.
Having held senior in-house roles at a national newspaper, creative agencies and within international media and marketing services groups, Sharon combines deep sector knowledge with a consultancy-led, commercially driven approach to legal support
Legal ConsultantSharon Playford
Rene Burton
Rene is a highly organised professional with extensive experience in regulated environments, specialising in operations management, compliance, and client service. With over a decade of experience across healthcare, project coordination, and service-led organisations, she provides structured and reliable support in fast-paced settings.
Her expertise includes regulatory compliance, stakeholder coordination, document and data management, and process optimisation. Rene is known for her calm, organised approach, strong communication skills, and ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
Legal Assistant
Annabel Jackson is a London-based Art Director and Designer with over 10 years of experience working with global brands across entertainment, tech, and culture. Specialising in brand identity, digital design, and motion graphics, she creates engaging visual campaigns across digital, social, and large-scale media.
Alongside her creative work, Annabel founded AOA Studio as a collaborative space for photographers, podcasters, and content creators to produce high-quality work in a professional and inspiring environment.
Brand & Marketing Consultant