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Bray & Krais, Solicitors Offices

Bray & Krais, Solicitors
SUITE 10, FULHAM BUSINESS EXCHANGE
THE BOULEVARD
LONDON
SW6 2TL
England
Visit website 020 7384 3050 020 7384 3051

Bray & Krais, Solicitors > The Legal 500 Rankings

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Music Tier 1

Big-name music artists turn to Bray & Krais, Solicitors for its expertise in commercial arrangements, disputes, reputation management and IP issues. Richard Bray specialises in music sector contracts, brand deals and licensing agreements, which are often of a cross-border nature, owing to the global presence of the firm's clients. Mark Krais handles international branded live events and is the first port of call for various brands, agencies, charities and promoters across the globe. Simon Dixon advises up-and-coming artists across all their commercial activities - an area in which Jonny Petch further excels. On the contentious side, Simon Goodbody is the main contact. Associate Kelvin Nana joined from Van Straten Solicitors in September 2022.

Practice head(s):

Mark Krais; Richard Bray; Simon Dixon; Simon Goodbody; Jonny Petch

Other key lawyers:

Kelvin Nana

Testimonials

‘Very experienced experts in the field of music.’

‘Richard Bray has a very collaborative approach.’

Key clients

Sony Music Publishing (UK) Limited

Rokstone Music Limited

Polar Patrol Music Limited

Spirit-B Unique JV SARL

Ed Sheeran MBE

Steven McCutcheon

John McDaid

Aitch

Flo

Rolling Stones

Take That

KSI

Elton John

Work highlights

  • Acting for Ed Sheeran in a copyright infringement matter concerning the most streamed song of all time, ‘Shape of You’.
  • Advising Harrison “Aitch” Armstrong on commercial matters including recording and Distribution arrangements with Universal and an endorsement deal with McDonalds.
  • Advising Flo on their commercial activities.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport

Udo Onwere, a private client expert and head of the sports team at Bray & Krais, Solicitors, advises high-profile footballers and pundits on a wide array of matters, namely commercial contracts involving player contract renewals, broadcasting employment and service agreements, and image rights agreements. The team, which includes IP, branding and reputation management specialist Simon Goodbody, frequently assists clients dealing with contentious matter such as misconduct charges.