Bird & Bird LLP‘s music practice is led by Phil Sherrell, a well-regarded litigator who has handled high-profile copyright infringement cases in the music industry. In addition to its strong IP litigation capabilities, the group is also skilled in music catalogue acquisitions and licensing issues. IP specialist Rebecca O’Kelly-Gillard also plays a prominent role in contentious matters in the music segment.

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Key clients

  • TikTok
  • TuneIn
  • Warner Bros. Discovery
  • DAZN
  • IOC
  • UK Radioplayer
  • Daily Mail
  • Royal Opera House
  • Radiant
  • Aser Media

Work highlights

  • Acting for TuneIn in the litigation brought against it by Sony Music and Warner Music.
  • Acting for Dave Holmes, former manager of Coldplay, in an ongoing management dispute with the band relating to the end of their management arrangements.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Phil Sherrell

Other key lawyers

Rebecca O’Kelly-Gillard, Simon Fielder, Richard McMorris