‘Clintons has provided me with a top-rate service across entertainment, litigation and estate planning.’

‘Nicky Stein is not only a great lawyer but has also become a great friend. He has been instrumental in helping me build both my management and label businesses. I value his tenacity, quick mind, pragmatism and most importantly his selfless commitment to always giving me balanced and considered advice. He has been a great ally to me.’

‘The Clintons team has a wealth of knowledge about music and IP. They are a trusted partner when we work on music financing transactions.’

‘Charles Gerada, Andrew Sharland and James Jones are great to collaborate with on music financing transactions. We have worked on a number of challenging transactions together with tight timelines and I have found their team extremely knowledgeable about music and IP rights. They are also pragmatic and commercial in their advice and respond quickly to requests.’

‘Clintons has a good range of lawyers across every aspect of the music business. They are an intelligent, progressive team.’

‘Andrew Myers is, in my opinion, the brightest lawyer in the UK music business.’

‘Good knowledge of the law and practice in the industry.’

‘Great team, engaged, phenomenal market knowledge and understanding. ’

‘Will Everitt is a fantastic lawyer, engaged, adaptable and insightful. Phenomenal understanding of the industry. ’

‘Friendly but fearsome when needed. This is a go-to firm for music work with in-depth knowledge and experience.’

‘Mark Stafford has a deep knowledge of the music industry. He gets straight to the point and is astonishingly efficient. Great to deal with. Dominic Bray is a great litigator well able for the technical issues that arise in online infringement. Super realistic and commercially savvy.’

‘Superb depth of experience.’

‘Mike Brookes excellent judgment. Martyn Bailey is a wonderful tactician.’

‘The Lee & Thompson team has real strength in the field of media and entertainment, and particularly in music disputes. They are one of the go-to firms in this practice area with a strong reputation and excellent industry knowledge.’

‘Martyn Bailey has a keen eye for his clients’ commercial position and the need to devise a legal strategy to meet their commercial goals. Dominic Bray has great industry knowledge and attention to detail.’

‘Russells are without question one of the most experienced and knowledgeable specialist teams in this sector. The firm has been a leading player in this field for decades, and justifiably so. Their understanding and knowledge of the music industry generally, and the main players in this sector, is outstanding.’

‘There are very few people with the deep knowledge, experience and understanding of this area of the law than Steven Tregear. He is incisive, pragmatic, very tenacious on behalf of his client, and with excellent strategic and tactical judgment. A true leader in his field. Alice Rudge also stands out: she is very able, and very bright indeed. She is an original thinker, analyses the issues in a case with great care and ability, and often spots points that others might have missed. ’

‘One of the very few music and media specialists in the market, Russells is one of the absolute go-to firms in this space. The team know their stuff inside out, in what is a surprisingly complex and niche area. Absolutely first rate client care, and a truly specialist knowledge is the standout feature of this firm.’

‘Steven Tregear is an industry legend, and someone with incomparable legal experience in the music and entertainment legal industry. Steven fights tirelessly for his clients, and is a creative thinker – coming up with clever and creative solutions, and never taking the default position for granted.’

‘One of a small number of firms with extremely experienced and well-connected music litigation departments. A choice for major record companies, independent labels, artists, agents, managers and so on. Delightful team to work with; flexible, pragmatic and highly commercial.’

‘Russells have a specialised and skillful team, many of which we deal with on a regular basis in the music and entertainment space. They are incredibly knowledgeable and are on up-to-date with the new laws and issues evolving in the industry. As well as being on the opposing side, we are also clients and can attest that their reputation is well earned and deserved. ’

‘Jo Brittain is a very tough and meticulous negotiator and certainly goes the extra mile for his clients, but is he also reasonable and fair. He is an excellent lawyer who engages with the party he is with negotiating with to attain the best position possible for his client but also knowledgeable about what is realistic in achieving that position in the market.’

‘Alice Rudge is just brilliant. She is an excellent strategic thinker and is wise beyond her years. Definitely one to watch for the future in music litigation. Steven Tregear is a titan in music litigation. He has extensive industry knowledge and is very commercially minded.’

‘Simkins is unquestionably one of the leading specialist teams in this sector. They have extensive experience and a detailed understanding of this field and the music industry generally. There are few firms who can match them.’

‘I have worked in particular, on a number of matters over the years, with Paddy Gardiner and Tom Iverson. They are both outstanding practitioners in this area. They are highly experienced and knowledgeable, with excellent strategic and tactical judgment.’

‘A diverse team with a wealth of experience including some lawyers that have been artists and previous record company managers. Delivering a personal service and guidance through contract negotiations. They are able to provide a full service to cover all aspects of contract negotiations covering commercial and corporate matters. ’

‘Ed Weidman is highly knowledgeable and understands the complexities of recording agreements and any other media-related commercial contracts. Having had practical experience working with record labels and artists previously he is able to provide advice across all elements of a contract including corporate issues. If there’s anyone you would want in your corner during contract negotiations – Ed is your man!’

‘Simkins provides a personal service, with lawyers at all levels being approachable and available. Euan Lawson and Rachael Heeley have been very helpful with commercial music matters, Paddy Gardiner and Jessica Welch have provided us with great support in litigation matters.’

‘Simkins is a centre of excellence for copyright and music. They represent talent and industry players at the highest level. They have a deep understanding of the working of this business together with preeminence in the law underpinning it. This combination is unusual and compelling. Simkins covers all the ground one would normally expect from a full-service law firm but can also answer the really hard questions that that few in industry can grasp with such certainty.’

‘I have worked with Euan Lawson, Ed Baden-Powell and Stuart Smith. These guys really know their stuff and they get deals done. They take an open minded view of transactions and contribute tactically helping clients make decisions and adding value. They are not just about identifying the risks – they really understand the opportunities too. They can offer wide ranging advice across a host of specialisms.’

‘The Simkins music team has almost unrivalled sector expertise – there is nothing they don’t know about music law! They have a stellar client list, ranging from emerging talent to global icons, and from self-releasing artists and composers to the major record labels and publishers and the UK music collective management organisations. They are able to provide high-quality, pragmatic, commercial advice on the knottiest of issues.’

‘They made everything painless. Simply explained processes and all in easy to understand.’

‘Friendly, simply explained each process and kept me up to date.’

‘Market expertise, strong team which operates with great efficiency.’

‘Martin Ochs is a market leader in this field. A brilliant black-letter lawyer who has a passion for the subject which he deploys to the benefit of his clients.’

‘Hamlins has been advising and representing clients in the music sector for decades and has a deep practical and commercial understanding of the industry.’

‘Martin Ochs stands out as a bright, practical solicitor with a great commercial mind who gets excellent results.’

‘They provide excellent instructions and take a very commercial view on the disputes on which I have worked with them.’

‘Martin Ochs is excellent. He knows his stuff and is a pleasure to work with. Kirsty Lawrence provides very good support and it is always reassuring to have her sitting behind me in court.’

‘Level Law stands out for its commitment to client satisfaction and its young and forward thinking team. My working relationship with Halina Wielogorska has been a pleasure and she has guided me through various complex legal situations over the last year. I have found her to be willing to go the extra mile to explore all options and find the best solution on my behalf. She also offers a personal and understanding approach to offering legal advice which I have found very helpful in making the right career decisions.’

‘Halina Wielogorska​​​​ has been thorough, professional and absolutely meticulous in her work, but at the same time handled sensitive issues compassionately and carefully. I consider Halina to be a vital part of my team and trust her advice and guidance. I have found other members of my management team have been blown away by how on the ball she is and how much care and attention she puts into her work. She has been a pleasure to work with.’

‘As an individual Halina Wielogorska is extremely agile and able to negotiate and reason with clarity through all the situations we have thrown at here. Her understanding of the music industry and our specific role within it has shone through in all of our dealings and her passion for the arts is clear within all that she does. We highly value her and see her as a pivotal member of our team on the larger jobs that we do.’

‘Level Law is exceptional in its breadth of experience and knowledge. The depth of understanding and knowledge of the industry is outstanding.’

‘We have worked with Suzi Sendama closely on several cases and her dedication and diligence is second to none. Suzi is personable and fun to work with, is a super-connector with many contacts and associations, and has an attention to detail the like of which we have not encountered in anyone else. Suzi is super responsive and available to her clients and leaves no stone unturned in her quest for results. ’

‘Level is one of the best law firms I’ve had the pleasure to work with. They are extremely innovative and their team has a very broad knowledge base which includes many of the more niche areas (such as blockchain, Web3 and digital IP) as well as a total mastery of sports, music and entertainment law. They are very collaborative, and have a great pool of lawyers who between them can cover any situation that I have brought to them thus far.’

‘My lawyer Halina Wielogorska embodies the pro-active can do attitude of the firm and though she comes from a traditional sports and entertainment background, her in-depth knowledge and personal interest in emerging technologies such as Web3 and blockchain and AI put her in an excellent and unique position advise my business.’

‘Irving David has been our lawyer for many years. His attention to detail is outstanding. Quick to reply, full of knowledge and expertise.’

‘I am very thankful for the close relationship I have built with Wale Kalejaiye, I feel supported in all aspects and trust him dearly.’

‘Wale  Kalejaiye has helped me through multiple things and is always reliable and responsive. He goes above and beyond for me and we work very closely and collaboratively. I am proud to now also call him a friend. I trust him with all aspects of my company and look forward to growing together in our industry.’

‘Wale Kalejaiye is an excellent lawyer for us due to his extensive experience in entertainment law, deep understanding of the music industry, and proven track record of successfully negotiating deals for high-profile artists. His expertise ensures that our client’s interests are well-protected, and his strategic guidance helps navigate the complexities of contracts, IP rights, and industry regulations. His dedication to his clients and personalised approach make him a trusted adviser and advocate for our client’s career.‘

‘They are always very welcoming and also work to make every client happy.’

‘The team covers all angles from commercial negotiations, to copyright law and beyond. They show a genuine interest in the project.‘

‘Worked with Wiggin in the context of mediation. Pragmatic approach to problem-solving, talented team of lawyers who seems to work well together collaboratively.’

‘Rachel Alexander has a very structured and pragmatic approach. She is very experienced, talented and has deep knowledge/expertise in EU competition law and media law. Georgina Hart is trusted by clients; she is a very smart, well-prepared, talented and experienced lawyer.’

‘Wiggin has lawyers that are not only experts in their legal field, but also have great experience in advising in relation to all aspects of the music industry. Wiggin can give reliable and solid legal advice in advancing and untested technological fields.’

‘Rachel Alexander leads the team with incomparable skill. Georgina Hart is brilliant.’

‘The team at Wiggin is exceptional. It has acted in some of the most high-profile music litigation cases of recent years. It has strong links with industry bodies and exceptional knowledge of the music sector and the intellectual property issues arising in this space.’

‘Rachel Alexander is just brilliant. She is an excellent strategic thinker, extremely engaged, very responsive, and gets real results for her clients. She is fantastic to work with.’

‘Best-in-class knowledge of copyright and enforcement. Legal advice and strategic input is second to none.’

‘Rachel Alexander – our go-to expert for the most challenging copyright issues and complex disputes. Rachel’s knowledge and strategic counsel is key to pushing our business to the next level. Georgina Hart – a brilliantly detailed and knowledgeable lawyer. We always feel in safe hands when Georgina is on the case! Freya Hadrill – a confident and engaging lawyer. Definitely one-to-watch for the future!’

‘Neil Miller has extensive experience negotiating music licensing agreements between technology companies and record labels and music publishers.’

‘The Greenberg Traurig music practice has decades of experience in digital music and provides clients with sophisticated legal advice that takes into account the client’s deadlines, needs and exposure.’

‘Neil Miller not only provides advice but also helps to ensure that we’re considering alternatives that we hadn’t considered before. He is a brilliant legal partner.’

‘SMB is a small, tight-knit team of music and entertainment attorneys. The two partners have been there for years, while the associates have a wealth of experience from different companies and specialties within the business. SMB provides top-level advice and is always commercially conscious on behalf of its clients. As a small team, each client knows exactly what they are getting on each transaction.’

‘The best attorneys in the music business provide the following: excellent deal/contract negotiation skills, commercial knowledge and consciousness, and lastly great advice. It is the third point, the great advice, that makes SMB stand out. Richard Baskind and Alasdair George are second to none in terms of the quality of the advice they provide. The two complement each other perfectly. This is what keeps me coming back to SMB.’

‘The team understands the business and the characters that make up the business. They have a wealth of experience.’

‘I’ve worked with various entertainment law firms in the UK and feel Simons Muirhead Burton is a step above the rest. The team is always available and responsive, and covers all areas of the music business – which is what I deal with them on in particular. I have worked with them on everything, from executive contracts to commercial terms on artist contracts and litigation. They have always delivered exceptional service.’

‘Richard Baskind is a very experienced lawyer in the music space with an exceptional ability to think outside of the box and find solutions to any roadblocks. Thorough in his work and very easy to speak to – he has the ability to break down key points and issues in order to explain to the client and receive advice. Responses are quick and work is of top quality.’

‘I think Zack Gold is one of the best young lawyers in the UK music business. Incredibly creative in his approach. Thorough in his work and provides great advice. I have worked with him for past 5 years and he not only excels on commercial terms but also has a very good eye for picking up any tricky and idiosyncratic issues buried in the agreements. ’

‘Heather de Allende is a genius and a wizard lawyer who is very particular and has a lot of attention to detail. I love working with her and most importantly she is very fast to turn things around.’