The excellent team at Bray & Krais acts for wealthy and high-profile entertainment, sports and media private clients. It represents their family members, too. Additionally, it receives a steady flow of referrals from IFAs, accountants and other law firms. Udo Onwere heads the private client offering, advising a range of clients including well-known athletes and global musicians, artists and their families. Catherine Rogers is another key figure in the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Their reputation in the entertainment industry is excellent.’
‘Excellent on a human level and as lawyers with great specialist knowledge of the entertainment industry and complex estates.’
‘Udo Onwere is not just a skilled lawyer but he's the kind of warm, perceptive person who you need in your corner in pressurised times.’
Key clients
- Rio Ferdinand
- Reece James
- Lauren James
- Tim Sherwood
- Holly Johnson
- Catherine Mayer/Andy Gill
- Steve Mackey Estate
- Luke Shaw
- Ashley Young
Work highlights
Advised Rio and Kate Ferdinand on cross-border inheritance tax planning.
Advised on estate administration for Catherine Mayer as executor of Andy Gill's estate, including valuation of worldwide royalties for the Gang of Four musician.
Advised on estate administration for Steve Mackey Estate, including redirection of intellectual property and royalties of the Pulp musician.
Practice head
Udo Onwere
Other key lawyers
Catherine Rogers