Alasdair George > Simons Muirhead Burton > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Simons Muirhead Burton
87-91 Newman Street
LONDON
W1T 3EY
England

Living Wage

Work Department

Music

Position

Partner

Career

1985-1993 – Compton Carr Solicitors: trainee from 1985 to 1987. Associate from 1987 to 1988. Partner from 1988 to 1993.

1993 to 2006 – Sony Music Entertainment: Manager Business Affairs from 1993 to 1994. Head of Legal Affairs from 1994 to 1998. Head of Legal & Business Affairs from 1998 to 2006.

2007 to 2016 – Edge Group: Director.

2016 to 2018 – Simons Muirhead & Burton: Consultant.

2018 to current – Simons Muirhead & Burton: Partner

Languages

English

Education

Exeter University – LLB Hons

Leisure

Music. Playing guitar & collecting vintage guitars. Military history. Football.

Lawyer Rankings

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Music

Simons Muirhead Burton is a popular choice for clients engaged in the sale and acquisition of music assets, including catalogue deals. Corporate matters are a core focus for the practice, which advises artists, independent music publishers, music managers and executives. Practice head Richard Baskind advises a mix of artists, songwriters, music executives and independent record labels on sales and acquisitions. Alasdair George has a solid track record in the music sector, and focuses on M&A and corporate transactions. Zack Gold is also active in assisting with a mix of corporate matters in the music industry, including partnerships, joint ventures and shareholder relations.