Best known for its expertise in the music industry, Russells Solicitors is home to a digital and technology practice that attracts frequent instructions from rights holders, emerging digital platforms and individual talent. The team is led by Alex Cole, who advises start-ups and individuals on AI, digital rights licensing, web3 and other key digital issues. Henry Priestley is active in disputes involving digital issues. This is also a key area of expertise for Alice Rudge, whose performance in AI and digital royalties-related claims is noteworthy.
Testimonials
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‘What makes Russells unique beyond its never ending abilities as a media law firm is the care and consideration.’
‘Alex Cole is astute, attentive and vastly knowledgeable - for Alex being given a problem is almost a joy. His intellectual and analytical brain thrives on any challenge put before him.’
‘Excellent knowledge of specific/ niche areas of digital media law and how they interact within the music business.’
‘Alex Cole is always quick to respond, pleasant to deal with and explains things well.’
Key clients
- Twiggy
- Amir Soleymani
- UMG Recordings, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Twiggy on an agreement with Condé Nast regarding her involvement in a digital campaign for Vogue (in conjunction with eBay).
- Representing art collector Amir Soleymani in a claim against an NFT trading platform in relation to the terms governing an auction for digital art by the artist “Beeple”.
- Representing UMG Recordings Inc. in a High Court case concerning the calculation of digital royalties payable to Declan Colgan Music Ltd by UMG.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alex Cole