Simons Muirhead Burton is noted for its specialism in music asset acquisitions and sales. The firm has strong transactional capabilities, assisting music industry clients with M&A, joint ventures, investments, and partnerships. Practice head Richard Baskind works together with artists, songwriters, independent record labels, music publishers, and music executives on music industry transactions. Alasdair George focuses on advising major and independent music companies, investment funds, and entrepreneurs on talent and business matters. Also noted is Anthony Orum, who supports music clients with branding, business strategy, and other legal issues.
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‘Simons Muirhead Burton are what I would call a "mini-major." They are full-service across many departments and verticals. When I look for a law firm, I look for good ethics, competence negotiating agreements, and great advice. It is rare to find all 3. Simons Muirhead Burton provides them all. Its partners and associates are detail-oriented, nice, and highly familiar with their market. They always work efficiently and commercially.’
‘Richard Baskind and Alasdair George are the senior music business partners and my go-to advisers. They are yin and yang. Between them they cover relationships, agreement negotiation, and understanding of the financial side of deals as well. Couldn't ask for more from a pair of partners, and they are also nice and giving of their time.’
Key clients
- KMR Holdings LP
- Patrick Doyle
- 5K Records Limited
- 2K Records Limited
- 5dB Records Limited
- Pangaea Group Ltd
- Cristale De’Abreu
- Recessland Ltd
- Perfect Havoc Limited
- Flak Records Ltd
- Invisible Men
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Richard Baskind
Other key lawyers
Alasdair George; Anthony Orum