Clare Hoban

Clare Hoban

Clare Hoban is a highly experienced content lawyer across television, film, audio and print. Clare started her 20-year specialism in content in print, followed by years as a senior television content lawyer at the BBC. Clare now advises broadcasters, production companies, podcast producers and publishers at Reviewed & Cleared.

Clare has an in-depth understanding of how television is made and enjoys long-standing, trusted relationships with broadcasters, production companies and industry insurers. She prides herself on her calm, practical and creative approach and her experience spans every genre from drama, factual entertainment and comedy through to undercover investigations, current affairs, live records and news reporting. A regular advisor to multiple UK radio and television newsrooms, Clare was previously awarded the BBC Outstanding Services to News and Current Affairs award for her work in this area.

Clare regularly advises on content following the work of the emergency services, including police and medics, and is actively sought out to help navigate issues including duty of care, consent and privacy. She was also a magistrate in the UK adult criminal court for several years giving her a unique depth of understanding of the criminal process and contempt risks.

Over the years, Clare has advised on a large number of high-profile, controversial documentaries and factual dramas. She has also advised on hundreds of hours of live, ‘as live’ and fast-turnaround output including high-risk entertainment and current affairs.

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The Day Of The Jackal
My Wife, My Abuser
British Scadal
Pig Ignorant
The Day Of The Jackal
The Great Post Office Scandal
WHAM!
A + E After Dark
Terror at 30000 Feet
Such Brave Girls
Suspect No 1
Derelict Rescue
Police Interceptors
Breaking Dad
Secrets & Scandals of Doctor Who
Shoplifters: Stripping The Shelves
Cold Case Killers Series 3
Shoplifters Caught Red Handed
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Comments From Our Clients

  • "Clare Hoban has worked across much of our output at Rare TV, from True Crime and current affairs to documentary and consumer programming. Her advice has been invaluable. She is always on hand and responds promptly to queries and provides clear and concise notes on programmes."

    Sally Gamgee, production and talent manager, Rare TV

  • Atticus have worked with Clare [Hoban] on a number of award-winning crime documentaries for major U.K. TV channels that have each had complex compliance issues. Clare has depth and breadth of legal experience and is prepared to find practical solutions that don't impact on us journalistically. You always feel Clare is on the side of the film you want to make. I find having Clare on board always gives broadcasters' internal compliance teams reassurance that we are in safe hands from the outset. Clare is fast and responsive in review and, last but not least, also a great pleasure to deal with and always level-headed whatever the pressures of production.

    John Hay Director/ Executive Producer, Atticus Film & TV

  • Clare’s [Hoban] guidance is consistently sharp, clear and aimed at enabling editorial content to be broadcast to maximum effect. She has unrivalled insight into the way big organisations work, anticipating issues, finding solutions and protecting programme-makers.

    Steve Anderson, Executive Producer, Shearwater Media

  • Clare [Hoban] knows everything worth knowing in this sector.

    Caroline Kean, Partner, Wiggin 

  • Clare [Hoban] works so closely with us on our blue light shows she’s virtually a member of the production team, always responding quickly and providing clear, pragmatic advice to achieve the best possible result. From GDPR to contempt, Ofcom compliance to privacy she is always well informed and up to date, often suggesting innovative ways of getting a programme on air.

    Ian Cundall , Director Air TV 

  • Clare [Hoban] is calm, thorough, friendly and a pleasure to work with. She has helped us with a range of tricky programming, always responding quickly with clear, practical advice.

    Caitriona MacLoughlin,  Head of Compliance, UKTV 

  • We have worked with Clare Hoban on a complex international documentary series and really benefited from her breadth and depth of experience. She is clear and quick to respond and due to her long-standing experience provides pragmatic, solution-oriented advice which we really value. We would not hesitate in recommending her services.

    Katrina Dick and Aimee van Hattum, Vice Media Group EMEA 

  • It is a pleasure working with Clare [Hoban] – she provides thorough, expert content and Ofcom advice within a fast turnaround. It is immensely reassuring to have someone so reliable, experienced and approachable at the end of the phone.

    Kate Giannini, Compliance Manager, Global Media & Entertainment Limited

  • Clare [Hoban] is brilliant at making the law accessible, and her talks are always bespoke for our industry and its requirements. Would definitely recommend.

    Caroline Elliot, Audio UK/Audio Train

  • Clare [Hoban] goes out of her way to really understand clients and has excellent judgement

    Head of Editorial Legal, international radio and television broadcaster

  • Clare’s [Hoban] expert pre-publication advice is always reliable, clear and prompt, and she is also a pleasure to work with

    Sybella Stephens, Senior Managing Editor, Octopus Publishing Group

  • Clare [Hoban] is a trusted advisor and provides clear, usable advice whilst always preserving our editorial aims

    Lucinda McNeile, Orion Books

  • “Clare [Hoban] has extensive knowledge of all legal issues that arise when producing and publishing content. Quick to respond, helpful and will always find a way through - an absolute dream to work with..”

    Lucy Chisholm Batten - Head of Compliance - Broadcast and Editorial Content - Global