Active Artists Agency (AAA) is the leading agency for live entertainment artists and venues.
AAA’s extensive experience and network of the live entertainment industry allows it to host, organise and deliver events and partner artists up with venues.
Billy joined AAA as their General Counsel in 2020. Billy works with venues and artists to negotiate terms and advise the management team on strategy and future projects from both a commercial and legal perspective.
GEEIQ is a leading esports consultancy, working with some of the world’s biggest brands to identify and optimise partnerships within gaming.
Billy has worked with GEEIQ since 2018, and formally joined them as General Counsel in October 2021.
Billy works closely with the management team to handle all internal and external legal matters, including as part of the team that negotiates the various agreements with clients and partners.
Gentleman’s Journal is a media company set up in 2012.
The business encompasses a men’s lifestyle magazine (print and online), an e-commerce platform, a content creation agency and a talent management business.
Billy has been a shareholder in the company since 2017. Since then, he has acted informally as the company’s legal advisor, and in 2020 agreed to a more formal role as General Counsel.
Billy works closely with its Editor-in-Chief and the team to manage their legal documentation, negotiate contracts, handle any disputes and provide strategic advice to the management team.
M Law was established in 2003, recognising a better way for its clients. With decades of expertise from various industry specific city firms, its lawyers came together to offer something more personal and effectual.
A full service commercial firm, it has a focus on clients from the worlds of media (digital and traditional), retail, telecoms, entertainment and sport, providing innovative and savvy advice that meets the ever evolving demands of these industries.
Billy joined M Law as counsel in the summer of 2023, handling a wide variety of legal matters for the firm's clients.
After having worked with Ocean Bottle since 2020, Billy was formally appointed General Counsel of this environmentally-friendly focused company in early 2022.
Ocean Bottle is the market leader in reusable water bottles and other similar goods. For every Ocean Bottle bought, the company collects 11.368kg of ocean-bound plastic.
Billy works closely with the management team of Ocean Bottle, handling internal and external legal matters.
"Billy has helped us navigate some complicated contracts. With a quick turnaround time, he has reviewed a number of important agreements, delivered clear advice and negotiated terms with the other sides. He is always available and important counsel to our business as it progresses."
"Billy has been a constant source of reassurance, providing us with confidence when we have a legal matter. Anything law-related is sent to him and he quickly comes back with how best to move forward. It has taken a significant workload off my shoulders and has allowed us to grow more effectively and efficiently."
"It has been invaluable working with Billy and having someone “in-house” that we can go to with daily questions, be it on IP, commercial contracts, employment or other. Billy is brilliant and I would highly recommend to any scale ups who are looking at getting a part time General Counsel."
"Since Billy joined us as General Counsel, we have been able to handle our various legal matters more effectively and efficiently, while saving us time, stress and significant funds. Having him on-demand has been incredibly useful and valuable."
"I received an important order from a large customer of mine. It was critical that the terms of the agreement reflected what I wanted from the opportunity. Billy reviewed the draft contract, advised me on the terms and helped to negotiate changes to better and secure my position."
"Billy has advised me with my businesses for many years. He always goes above and beyond to help and has suported us with a wide variety of matters. He is passionate about his work and truly cares about his clients. We are very grateful to have Billy as part of our team."
"My family and I have been working with Billy since early 2022 and we have no plans of ever looking elsewhere for legal advice. We have an international business which has proven to be difficult to navigate at times. Billy has helped us with so many contracts, and he's made myself in particular feel very comfortable in that he's never made me feel bad for not understanding something. Billy is very knowledgeable and most importantly, a good person! Do not hesitate to reach out to Billy."
"Working with Billy was a joy — he provided clear and concise explanations and expert advice that helped us make informed decisions. He worked at a very fast speed, always available to answer questions and offer support, ensuring we felt confident that we were in good hands. We will be working with him again, and highly recommend his services to anyone else needing a lawyer."
"I had the pleasure of working with Billy Jenks to create a one-of-a-kind contract for brides-to-be. Billy's remarkable skill in simplifying legal jargon made the document easy to grasp while covering all necessary aspects. He guided and reassured me throughout the process, ensuring I felt confident in my decision. Billy Jenks is an invaluable resource, the process was stress-free and I would gladly recommend him to any small or big businesses."
"Billy has been professional, reliable and reassuring throughout our working relationship and I feel incredibly safe with his legal guidance. He is always at the end of the phone when you need him, to clearly and quickly explain matters which I have found others over-complicate."