The firm, which has two offices in Belfast, has served as legal advisors on over 1,200 television, film and new media productions produced by independent filmmakers and major studios, networks and content providers with total budgets in excess of £2 billion.

This includes acting in relation to the financing of the global TV series Game of Thrones and Line of Duty together with film and TV projects for Netflix, HBO, ESPN, Microsoft/Xbox Studios and the BBC, among others.

The firm also acts on behalf of a growing range of local production houses including Fine Point Films, Double Band Films, Erica Starling Productions, Paper Owl Films, Nice One Productions, Causeway Pictures and Wee Buns.

Richard Williams, CEO at NI Screen, said: “We are delighted that Millar McCall Wylie has officially retained the legal services contract for Northern Ireland Screen. We look forward to expanding upon the successes of the past 18 years working with the firm’s dedicated media and entertainment team.

“In the face of increasing global competition, Northern Ireland Screen has continued to both attract film and television projects to Northern Ireland and support the growth of local screen production companies. As we build a sustainable and dynamic film and television industry in Northern Ireland, we look forward to continuing our work with Millar McCall Wylie.”

Partner Damian McParland, who co-leads the firm’s dedicated media and entertainment team alongside partner Abbie Long, said: “We have been growing our services in the film, TV and media industry for nearly two decades alongside the growth of the film and television industry in Northern Ireland, which continues to go from strength to strength.

“Many call it the most successful screen industry in the UK and Ireland outside London. With the calibre of experience in our team alongside our growing reputation, this is a sector with tremendous potential.”

He added: “The entertainment, media and digital landscape is changing at a rapid pace with increasing investment in original content. This is an exciting time for Northern Ireland and we really enjoy helping creators, producers, musicians, artists, financiers and distributors bring their projects to life and to new audiences.”