Greg Duffy

Greg Duffy is a distinguished Partner at Frankel Lawyers, having joined the firm at its inception in 2005 after 12 years as a Solicitor with Michael Frankel & Co. His expertise lies in Intellectual Property, Media, and Entertainment Law, with a particular focus on Film, Television, Literature, Theatre, New Media, and Trademarks. He is adept at handling complex legal matters involving development agreements, financing, production, and distribution. Greg's litigation experience spans the Federal Court, as well as the Supreme, District, and Local Courts of New South Wales, and the Fair Work Commission of Australia. He is committed to fostering knowledge within the industry, providing pro bono services to the Australian Director’s Guild and advising the Australian Film Television and Radio School. Greg's contributions include delivering seminars on legal and financing issues at various prestigious institutions like the International Screen Academy and the Sydney International Film School. His academic involvement extends to teaching Law for Practising Managers in the Executive MBA at the Australian Graduate School of Management and tutoring at the University of New South Wales Aboriginal Education Program. With over 35 years of experience in Film, Television, Radio, and Stage Productions, Greg has co-written, co-directed, and produced several short films and documentaries. His work addresses diverse themes such as Indigenous Cultural Property, the Jury System, and dealing with grief. Additionally, Greg has produced notable feature films including Last Train to Freo and Last Cab to Darwin, collaborating with renowned talents like Michael Caton and Jacki Weaver. His prolific career is underpinned by a Bachelor of Arts and Laws from the University of New South Wales, reflecting his comprehensive grasp of Intellectual Property Law, English Literature, and Political Science.