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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. Our practice is wide-ranging and we are extremely well placed 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 and advertising agencies) on digital distribution channels and new business models.

Our clients include 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

"The team's music group is highly regarded for its 'speed, accuracy and depth of advice' and is led by the 'intelligent and practical' Paul Jones, 'a very strong entertainment lawyer who can work a problem through from start to finish'" Chambers and Partners, 2009

"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

Contact

For further information please contact Paul Jones.