Bray & Krais

Dorothea is a Partner working across all areas of the commercial music and entertainment practice at Bray & Krais. 

Dorothea began her training at London media and entertainment law firm Davenport Lyons, before moving to Bray & Krais in 2014. 

Drawing on previous experience as a Trade Mark Attorney, Dorothea leads the Branding & Trade Marks practice, advising on the protection, enforcement and exploitation of trade marks, copyright, designs, and domain names (contentious and non-contentious) and the development and exploitation of emerging and established brands including by way of endorsement, sponsorship, and other commercial partnerships. 

Dorothea also continues to provide commercial music advice including on recording and publishing matters and other rights exploitation, as well as bespoke advice on new and innovative models and other business arrangements.  She is based in London but has eyes and ears on the scene outside the capital, including connections to the north of England. 

Dorothea has been recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ by the Legal 500 and in her free time writes for various publications and speaks at events on issues related to music, entertainment, copyright, branding and trade marks.