Recent work for Simons Muirhead Burton's music department has included sales and acquisitions of master recording and publishing catalogues, asset sales of recorded music rights, and joint venture arrangements. Practice head Richard Baskind specialises in all aspects of the music and entertainment sectors; his team includes corporate transactional expert Alasdair George and is a regular advisor to notable artists, composers, songwriters, labels, publishers, managers, executives and charities.
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Testimonials
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- 'We use the firm as a professional advisor as well as a law firm. The vast industry experience make them extremely knowledgeable about the industry.'
- 'Alasdair George is an extremely valuable asset to our company due to his industry knowledge and availability.'
- 'I have known and worked with Richard Baskind and Alasdair George for over 20 years.'
Key clients
- NQ Music Publishing
- 42 M&P LTD
- Lorne Balfe
- Primary Talent International Limited
- Alan Walker
- MER Group
Work highlights
- Advised NQ Group on their joint venture with Sony Music Publishing.
- Advised 42 M&P Ltd on their investment into Manifest Music Limited.
- Advised Grammy-winning and Emmy- and BAFTA-nominated composer Lorne Balfe (Metrophonics Limited) on the negotiation of multiple composer agreements with both major Hollywood and independent film studios.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Baskind