Wiggin LLP acts for music industry bodies, streaming services, technology companies, and record labels in contentious and non-contentious music matters. It stands out for its expertise in handling copyright infringement cases for music-related clients, and it also boasts regulatory and commercial expertise, advising technology and data companies, as well as digital music platforms. For corporate work, the team regularly assists with acquisitions and catalogue sales. Rachel Alexander heads up the practice and is an expert in IP litigation for the music industry, while co-head Peter Mason focuses on music licensing issues, music copyright law, and AI issues. Alexander Ross is noted for his work on music rights, while Georgina Hart is well-versed in advising collecting societies.
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Testimonials
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‘Great legal advice to clients and strategic insight across the media, music, telecoms, and technology industries. Proactive approach and clear communication. Clear dedication to client success.’
‘Rachel Alexander has deep sector knowledge with a sharp legal mind and an intuitive understanding of the commercial realities faced by her clients. A trusted advisor to clients and well prepared.'
'Georgina Hart is responsive, pragmatic, and very well-informed. A trusted advisor to her clients and clear communicator.’
‘Wiggin is a leading firm in music litigation, particularly litigation involving an intellectual property angle. Its team is excellent and provides a state-of-the-art service.’
‘Rachel Alexander is hugely knowledgeable as a partner, and really goes above and beyond; she is a pleasure to work with.’
‘Wiggin's team is the best-in-class in a crowded market. It is our go-to firm for rights protection work and cutting edge copyright analysis and litigation within the music industry sector.’
‘Rachel Alexander has an encyclopaedic brain and hands-on approach, superb with both legal advice and litigation strategy, instils confidence for clients in the handling of any matter.'
'Georgina Hart has unparalleled attention to detail in her legal analysis and reasoning. She keeps a close watch on cases to the microscopic level, ensuring nothing is missed and no ball is ever dropped.'
Key clients
- Disney
- International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)
- Lissen
- Performing Right Society (PRS)
- Phonographic Performance Ltd (PPL)
- On Air B.V.
- One Media iP
- Oxford University Press
- Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
- Soundmouse
- TCAT
- Warner Music UK Limited
Work highlights
Represented Warner Music, and Sony Music Entertainment in a substantial High Court damages inquiry against TuneIn.
Represented the Performing Right Society Limited in High Court proceedings issued in June 2024 by PACE Rights Management LLP and certain PRS writer members.
Advised Disney on all the music licensing for its Disney+ service across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Georgina Hart
Practice head
Rachel Alexander; Peter Mason
Other key lawyers
Alexander Ross; Georgina Hart