Comparative Guide
Insurance & Reinsurance
United States
Larry Hamilton, Vikram Sidhu, Jared Wilner & Yuliya Feldman
Mayer Brown fields a team well vested in digital media copyright controversies with expertise extending to infringement, fair use defenses, licensing and putative class action cases. The firm represents tech industry titans such as Google, Spotify and YouTube. Allison M. Aviki is lauded for her well-rounded litigation experience, handling everything from pre-filing investigations to appeals and settlement negotiations. All named lawyers are based in the New York Office. Paul Fakler and Jacob Ebin departed the team in January 2026.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Outstanding legal service from knowledgeable and professional practitioner’
‘This practice is unique because of the team's depth of knowledge and experience in all matters relating to copyright, antitrust and music licensing.'
‘The team stands out from other firms because of their willingness to look beyond solely litigation solutions and develop strategic plans and solutions that might or might not involve litigation e.g. more extensive negotiations, etc.’
Key clients
- Spotify USA Inc.
- Pandora Media, LLC
- Sirius XM
- Music Choice
- Orchestra Music Licensing Association
Work highlights
Secured a total win in its multiyear defense of Spotify USA Inc. against music publishers Eight Mile Style and Martin Affiliated in federal district court in Nashville, Tennessee.
Advising Satellite Radio and Online Radio Broadcasting Company, Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Representing the Television Music License Committee in Complex Copyright and Music Matters
Other key lawyers
Allison M. Aviki