David Quli is the Managing Partner at Wiggin LLP, a leading media, entertainment, technology, and IP law firm. He assumed this role on October 1, 2024, taking responsibility for the firm's operational management and strategy. His leadership ensures that Wiggin LLP continues to deliver market-leading services to its diverse client base.
Quli's personal legal expertise lies primarily in film and television financing law. He is widely recognized as one of the UK's foremost experts in this field, with over 25 years of experience advising banks, funds, and companies on loans and investments in feature films and television series. His work involves guiding clients through a wide range of transactions, including debt, gap, and equity financings across single projects and slates, and structuring deals to safeguard their interests across multiple jurisdictions.
David Quli joined Wiggin in 2007, where he was instrumental in growing the firm's film and TV practice, which is now one of the largest in the industry. Prior to becoming Managing Partner, he served as a Partner and Head of Film & Television. His career journey also includes early experience at Stevenson Harwood and Richards Butler, where he developed his skills in film finance.
While Quli's personal practice focuses on entertainment finance, Wiggin LLP itself boasts a highly-regarded Betting and Gaming Practice. This specialized team advises global gambling industry players on national and international laws and regulations, covering licensing, compliance, enforcement, commercial agreements, and corporate transactions within the iGaming sector. As Managing Partner, David Quli oversees the firm's overall operations, which includes the strategic direction and success of all its practice areas, including betting and gaming.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Wiggin LLP | Managing Partner | – present |