Harbottle & Lewis LLP has a specialised music practice led by music industry expert Kieran Jay. The team centres its practice on advising talent on management agreements, recording and publishing deals, endorsement, and merchandise deals, as well as potential joint ventures. The firm acts for major UK artists, songwriters, producers and record labels, and it has advised clients on master recording and catalogue sales, as well as represented record label and music executives in mandates. Jay is known for his expertise in assisting artist clients from the early stages of their careers and helping them to develop and grow. Neil Adleman advises on IP rights issues for music clients, while Sofie Sigvardt and Will Priestley assist with day-to-day music matters.
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‘A sound understanding not just of the legal position but also the commercial position.’
‘Sofie Sigvardt has worked on both sides of the industry and has a clear understand of what record labels, publishers, studios, and streamers will agree, enabling her to close deals and paperwork in a time-intensive fashion.’
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Practice head
Kieran Jay
Other key lawyers
Neil Adleman; Sofie Sigvardt; Will Priestley