Simkins LLP has strengths in M&A, disposals, and IPOs, with a particular focus on the media and entertainment sector. The corporate practice is led by Giao Pacey, whose expertise covers debt financing, joint ventures, and M&A deals, among other corporate transactions. Both Ben Gisbey and Stuart Smith specialise in music business acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures.
Testimonials
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‘Giao Pacey is an excellent lawyer. Having worked on the other side to her on a deal, she is commercial, very strong technically, and works collaboratively to get the deal done in the most efficient way, ignoring unnecessary point scoring and focusing on the details that matter to the respective parties.’
‘Collaborative, pragmatic, and good people to deal with’
Key clients
- Universal Music Group
- Virgin Music Group
Work highlights
- Acting for the founders of Bella Figura Music in relation to the investment in the business by Freshstream Investment Partners
- Acting for Universal Music Group International on the highly prestigious acquisition of the Oriental Star Agencies’ eminent South Asian music catalogue spanning over 50 years and multiple genres.