Our Music group has represented some of the biggest names in the music industry for more than 60 years, supporting them at every stage of their development and Harbottle & Lewis remains one of the key firms for music.
We work with major and independent labels and publishers as well as major worldwide artists, song writers, producers, and underground and breakthrough talent. We often work with artists, writers, producers and managers at the start of their careers to help support their craft, develop their reputation and to protect their rights.
We work on all types of music industry deals, and are one of the few firms capable of advising on music issues across the full media spectrum.
We have been particularly instrumental in advising digital music services on complex rights and advising digital platforms on coming to market. Live events is another area where we have strong expertise, having advised for some of the largest live event businesses globally.
We can advise you on:
- Recording agreements
- Publishing agreements
- Management and agency arrangements
- Live events
- Merchandising
- Sponsorship and endorsements
- Content licensing for new digital music services
- Acquisition and exploitation of music rights in film, television, games and theatre
- Corporate/business structuring.
Global
We have acted for Global companies on a number of matters including negotiating the publishing agreements for writers Kate Stewart, Aaron Cowan, The Academic, Jungle and Rebecca Clements.
Nimmo
We have acted for new band Nimmo in relation to their recording agreement with Record label Columbia Records.
Floating Points
We have advised the artist Floating Points on multi-territorial licensing for his debut album Elaenia.
James Ford
We advised James Ford in relation to his producer agreements, including his most recent production work on the new Mumford & Sons and Foals albums.
Emoticast
We advised Emoticast, a new music messaging platform, on all its multi-territorial licence deals with major and independent record labels, major and independent publishers, performing rights organisations and artist management.
LiveNation
We act for LiveNation on a range of areas including touring, venues, ticketing and its festival businesses.
Kieran Jay
Partner
E: kieran.jay@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Louis Castellani
Partner
E: louis.castellani@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Tim Parker
Partner
E: tim.parker@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Sandi Simons
Partner
E: sandi.simons@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Edward Lane
Managing Associate
E: edward.lane@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Will Priestley
Senior Associate
E: will.priestley@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
Sofie Sigvardt
Associate
E: Sofie.Sigvardt@harbottle.com
T: +44 (0)20 7667 5000
