England - London • TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Bray & Krais, Solicitors
Big-name music artists turn to Bray & Krais, Solicitors for its expertise in commercial arrangements, disputes, reputation management and IP issues. Richard Bray specialises in music sector contracts, brand deals and licensing agreements, which are often of a cross-border nature, owing to the global presence of the firm's clients. Mark Krais handles international branded live events and is the first port of call for various brands, agencies, charities and promoters across the globe. Simon Dixon advises up-and-coming artists across all their commercial activities - an area in which Jonny Petch further excels. On the contentious side, Simon Goodbody is the main contact. Associate Kelvin Nana joined from Van Straten Solicitors in September 2022.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very experienced experts in the field of music.'
- 'Richard Bray has a very collaborative approach.'
Key clients
- Sony Music Publishing (UK) Limited
- Rokstone Music Limited
- Polar Patrol Music Limited
- Spirit-B Unique JV SARL
- Ed Sheeran MBE
- Steven McCutcheon
- John McDaid
- Aitch
- Flo
- Rolling Stones
- Take That
- KSI
- Elton John
Work highlights
- Acting for Ed Sheeran in a copyright infringement matter concerning the most streamed song of all time, ‘Shape of You’.
- Advising Harrison “Aitch” Armstrong on commercial matters including recording and Distribution arrangements with Universal and an endorsement deal with McDonalds.
- Advising Flo on their commercial activities.
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Mark Krais, Richard Bray, Simon Dixon, Simon Goodbody, Jonny Petch