Wiggin LLP advises music industry clients on a broad range of IP and commercial matters. The team frequently represents record labels and other sector participants in copyright infringement disputes, while also assisting with music clearance, sync licensing, regulatory issues and cross-border mandates. It is equally active in transactional work, including catalogue sales and acquisitions. Practice head Rachel Alexander focuses on music litigation and regularly defends clients in disputes involving copyright, confidential information and other IP rights. Georgina Hart is another key member of the team, working alongside Alexander on music sector disputes.
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Key clients
- Disney
- International Copyright Enterprise Services Limited
- International Federation of the Phonographic Industry
- Barry Manilow
- Performing Right Society / PRS for Music
- Phonographic Performance Ltd
- One Media iP
- Oxford University Press
- Red Bull
- Sony Music Entertainment
- Soundmouse
- TCAT
- Universal Music
- Warner Music
- The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Work highlights
Advised PRS on a High Court litigation adverse PACE, concerning breach of statutory duty and various allegations of breach of competition law.
Advised Disney on panEMEA music licensing for its Disney+ streaming service.
Advised Barry Manilow on a cross-border dispute concerning royalties and catalogue rights.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Rachel Alexander
Other key lawyers
Georgina Hart; Peter Mason; Alexander Ross