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Media: Digital content & social

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Russells Solicitors

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Russells Solicitors centres its digital content and social practice around assisting creators, from influencers to musicians, talent, talent managers, and celebrities. The practice is led by Alex Cole who is experienced in a wide array of digital media matters. He has advised on issues such as AI, influencer economy, data privacy, online regulatory matters, digital music, and social media, to name a few. Jamie Brazier is a key team member who advises on digital brand deals and endorsement opportunities.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Superb level of expertise, adaptability and creative deal-structuring.'

  • 'Extensive wealth and breadth of knowledge and understanding of highly complex marketplaces.'

  • 'Ability to find nuance and opportunities even in amongst complex business circumstances. Their understanding of the music industry is second to none.’

  • ‘No job is too big and no job is too small. They are extremely collaborative and exceptional to deal with, in every way. They always go the extra mile and their tireless can-do attitude is what keeps us coming back for more!’

  • ‘I have worked with Russells for 25 years across many sectors of their practice - litigation, corporate, employment, reputational and music. I'm always reassured that any partner at Russells will be best in class.’

  • ‘Mark Sanders is an outstanding corporate advisor, understands the idiosyncrasy of my business. Steven Tregear is my first port of call when I have a dispute.’

Key clients

  • Off The Kerb Productions Limited
  • American Music Rights Association, Inc.
  • Music and Entertainment Rights Licensing Independent Network Ltd
  • Matchstick Group Ltd.
  • Alloy Music Ops. Ltd.
  • Ohlogy Limited
  • Universal Music Group
  • Radient Management Limited
  • James and Clair Buckley
  • Coldplay
  • Creative Artists Agency LLC

Work highlights

Advised Off The Kerb Productions Limited's roster of talent on variety of commercial brand campaigns and digital partnership opportunities.
Advised James and Clair Buckley on their contractual arrangements in relation to the production and distribution of their podcast series “The Buckleys”.
Advised Universal Music Operations Limited on various commercial and regulatory matters in connection with its online direct-to-consumer sales activities.

Practice head

Alex Cole

Other key lawyers

Jamie Brazier; Henry Priestley; Mark Sanders; Steven Tregear