Reed Smith LLP’s music team handles a number of cross-border deals for labels, artists and music companies. Catalogue acquisitions have been a particularly area of focus for the team, which is also skilled in licensing agreements, music rights acquisitions, and other transactional and commercial matters. Elle Todd and Steve Sessa lead the wider TMT group. Noted for his specialism in dance and electronic music, Gregor Pryor advises a slew of notable international artists. Michael Skrein is a key contact for music-related litigation matters, while Sophie Goossens is the go-to for copyright issues. Nick Breen is knowledgeable of cross-border licensing and sponsorship deals.
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‘What makes this practice unique is its international footprint and ability to provide expert advice in different territories around the world, including providing market practices and economic intelligence. The practice has been very much at the forefront of AI and has been able to provide very well advised views and recommendations.’
‘What makes the people at Reed Smith stand out is the fact that they are able to evolve in an international environment, in particular Sophie Goossens who is bilingual in French and English, as well as having expertise in English law, which is extremely valuable. I also greatly value the fact that Sophie Goossens is always able to give us sound advice very quickly, and to make intelligent suggestions on how she can best support us.'