Level is home to senior lawyers all specialised in the music industry, and the group has recently expanded with the addition of Anna Harrison and Keith Ashby, who handle music matters and defamation cases respectively. Halina Wielogorska is known for her commercial outlook when handling music matters, often advising artists, music start-ups, labels, and music businesses. John Reid focuses on employment matters for the music industry, largely assisting senior executives. Raffaella De Santis is noted for her work on live performances, touring agreements, and digital music rights, while Rupert Sprawson is an expert in music publishing, recorded music, and digital distribution.
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Client satisfaction
Testimonials
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- 'I have worked with Rupert Sprawson on a wide range of deals for 7 years and outside of doing business together we share a good relationship and friendship. Rupert is extremely diligent but approaches conversations fairly and openly.'
- 'Rupert Sprawson is extremely diligent and competent at his job which makes working with him very easy. He's been very consistent with communications as well as being honest on how he believes each business dealing should be approached and handled when keeping in mind the best interests of the client.'
Key clients
- Peermusic (UK) Limited
- K2 Agency Limited
- Maxim of Prodigy
- Blue Room Arts Limited
- Katie Melua
- Mista Trick
- Jordan Fish
- Worship Management
- Arcadia Spectacular
- Fleur De Mur
- Cole Ostrin
- Rekognition Sound Limited
Work highlights
Advised Peermusic (UK) Limited on a number of publishing signings including Troniq; Adam Argyle; Max Music Publishing; High Contrast; and Ida Mae.
Advised Worship Management on all aspects of their management business including in their renegotiations with top-tier, globally renowned producers and DJs.
Advised Gimme Sugar Limited on all aspects of its legal arrangements with Nickelback for the direction and production of the acclaimed rock documentary, “Nickelback- Hate to Love”.
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Other key lawyers
Rupert Sprawson; Raffaella De Santis; Halina Wielogorska; John Reid; Anna Harrison; Keith Ashby