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Reed Smith LLP

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Reed Smith LLP is an expert in music and talent law, handling large, complex transactions and corporate matters for the music industry. Catalogue music acquisitions are a major pillar of the practice, which works closely with rights holders, investors, and entertainment companies to structure successful deals and protect artist legacies. It also assists clients with joint ventures and investments, advises record labels and technology companies on music licensing and copyright law, and negotiates agreements between artists, managers, and music companies. Additionally, the team is equipped to assist on AI issues, ensuring clients remain compliant with copyright law while using AI to aid the creation of music. Gregor Pryor leads the music team and is an expert in supporting record labels, music publishers, and artists in music catalogue acquisitions, AI-driven licensing models, regulatory compliance, and other music transactions. He is ably supported by Nick Breen, who is experienced in handling rights acquisitions, licensing, and commercial transactions.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Reed Smith continued to handle our ongoing transactional and contentious matters across a range of countries, but mostly in respect of the US and UK. The team’s key strength is its industry expertise, in our view. While there are local boutique firms that operate in the entertainment sector, really the only firm that we think has global capability is Reed Smith. We value that. The quality of the advice and the attention to detail is second-to-none.’

  • ‘Our main contacts in the UK have been Gregor Pryor and Mike Young, supported by Nick Breen and Hannah Kong. Gregor has been our relationship lawyer for almost a decade. He’s truly exceptional, keeps a cool head and is clever in his approach. Over the years, he’s delivered insightful, commercial advice that has helped contribute to our success. Mike is a super corporate lawyer, into the detail and doesn’t miss a trick.’

Key clients

  • Pipe Entertainment (UK) Limited
  • Sony Music