Engaged by a number of leading labels, venues, and streaming services, Lewis Silkin advises on the full spectrum of music-sector work, from high-value catalogue and rights acquisitions across masters, publishing, and neighbouring rights, through venture and commercial mandates for music-tech businesses, to brand partnership and sponsorship deals. Practice head Cliff Fluet is a highly experienced lawyer whose recent mandates have seen him advising on high-value acqusition strategies, leading UK corporate, tax and global music rights workstreams on mixed label/publishing acquisitions for an independent record label, and acting as strategic board adviser to a music-tech business backed by several globally renowned recording artists. Other key figures include Alan Hunt, a specialist in commercial and IP law; Laura Harper, who focuses her practice on catalogue transactions; and Jeremy Summers, recommended for his experience in matters concerning live events.
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Key clients
- Partisan Records
- Rezonate Music Fund
Work highlights
Advised Partisan Records on its acquisition and integration of One Too Many Records/Publishing.
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Practice head
Cliff Fluet
Other key lawyers
Alan Hunt; Laura Harper; Jeremy Summers; Lauren Stone