Lee & Thompson LLP‘s theatre and live events practice is led by Sam Goodman, who specialises in assisting performing arts clients, including production companies, on theatre-related legal matters. Common mandates the team advises on include negotiating composer and lyricist agreements for musicals, talent contracts, advising authors on stage adaptations, and IP licenses for immersive experiences. Will Everitt frequently assists with live event and touring issues, and the team provides advice related to optioning of theatrical rights and the exploitation and creation of ancillary and related rights in theatre.
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‘Very knowledgeable of the business practices and structures in our field, so they have also been able to advise us on best commercial terms and made introductions, besides just legal work.’
‘Sam Goodman and Lee Stone are exceptional at communication and representing our interest.’
'The media team has a very good grasp of the industry and is very proactive in helping assist on deals, large or small.'
'The main partner we deal with is Lee Stone, who is excellent and has a good command of both the industry and our particular business.'
Key clients
- Tony Marion
- Willowrow Entertainment
- The Path Entertainment Group
- People Entertainment Group
- Broadway Licensing
- Penguin Random House
- Selladoor Productions
- Ink Light Productions
- Ringside Media
- Bruno Major
- Done + Dusted
Work highlights
Advised Tony Marion and his production company Willowrow Entertainment on the production of a brand-new stage play, "Sherlock Holmes: A New Adventure".
Advised Gamepath on its international expansion of the existing "Monopoly Lifesized" experience.
Advising Penguin Random House on its new stage rights licence agreement.
Practice head
Sam Goodman
Other key lawyers
Will Everitt; Lee Stone