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Our music lawyers have extensive industry experience and a real understanding of the challenges and opportunities that exist in the music industry today. This, combined with our wider media and entertainment experience, means that we are able to advise clients on both commercial and legal issues.

We are well respected for our traditional music industry work such as recording, publishing and management agreements. Equally, we are well equipped to advise non-traditional operators in the business (such as mobile phone operators, digital music providers, advertising agencies and brands) on digital distribution channels and new business models.

We have been working within the music industry since the 1960s and through the decades we have acted for many well-known artists and bands including Roxy Music, Eurythymics, Annie Lennox, The Spice Girls, PJ Harvey, and Robbie Williams.

Our current client base is extensive and includes recording artists, music publishers, producers, managers, major and independent record companies, start-up labels, TV and film production companies and digital music service providers.

Specialist Advice

We offer advice on the following:

• Digital music distribution and new platforms
• Clearance rights and contracts
• Recorded music
• Live music and tours
• Music publishing
• Management agreements
• Merchandising and sponsorship agreements
• Music litigation and dispute resolution

What the Directories Say About Us

"Superb industry knowledge and real-world, practical application of the law stand the firm in good stead at the crossover between music and theatre." Chambers and Partners, 2010

"The team's music group is highly regarded for its 'speed, accuracy and depth of advice'" Chambers and Partners, 2009

Contact

For further information please contact Chloe Wright.