Jonathan Englander

Jonathan is a senior partner with GPS Legal and primarily oversees the firm's Entertainment Practice.  He has extensive experience in both transactional and litigation matters, with specific expertise in contracts, commercial, and compliance law.

Since 2007, Jonathan has served, among other things, as counsel to local production service companies on over twenty major series, feature films, and documentaries shot in Thailand by foreign producers. 

He also advises and supports productions on a broad range of legal and business matters, including clearance, tax, insurance, labor, and compliance issues (including but not limited to compliance with anti-corruption laws and regulations such as the FCPA and the UK Bribery Act). He is able to draw directly upon his litigation background to advise clients on litigation risks as well as liaise with outside and studio counsel with respect to third party claims.

The more high profile foreign productions that he has worked on include ""Thirteen Lives" (MGM), "Ms. Marvel" (Disney), "The Serpent" (Netflix/BBC), and "The Hangover, Part 2" (WB)

Jonathan also represents foreign filmmakers in rights negotiations with Thai counterparties, and advises local talent in their dealings with financiers, studios, distributors, and talent agencies.

Jonathan is a New York State admitted attorney, having graduated with honors from the University of Michigan Law School in 1990. He practiced as a commercial and civil litigator in New York City until moving to Bangkok, Thailand in 2004.