A market leader across the entire spectrum of music, Clintons has expertise in commercial, contentious and rights acquisition matters. Charles Gerada – head of the firm’s corporate department – is the main contact in the latter space, where he is often supported by Chris Coates on high-profile and high-value transactions. Berkeley Edwards heads up the commercial division, which includes Andrew Myers, Peter Button and Nicky Stein, among others, all of whom are experienced commercial representatives of global musical talent. Andrew Sharland is the main point of contact on the contentious side and is a regular advisor to leading musicians, songwriters, managers and producers, as well as multinational and independent record, publishing, management, live event and digital media companies; he is often supported by senior associate Blake Wilner.

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Testimonials

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‘An incredibly efficient, responsive and experienced firm.'
'Charles Gerada was good to work alongside - he had great industry knowledge and a practical approach to getting the deal done.'
'One thing that distinguishes Clintons is that they not only tenaciously represent their clients in achieving their legal objectives, but they do so with an uncommon and respectful consideration for who the clients are and in how they would like to be represented.’
‘The vast and valuable experience of the individuals at Clintons make the firm stand out from other entertainment-focused law firms around the world.’
‘Always quick to respond with smart and fresh ideas.’
‘Andrew Myers and Sam Sparrow deal with things quickly, fairly and honestly.’

Key clients

Lewis Capaldi
Hipgnosis
Griff
Daft Punk
The 1975
Max Richter
Fred again…
The Who
Liam Gallagher
Charlie XCX
Declan Colgan Music Limited
Bastille / Dan Smith
Chrissie Hynde
Ministry of Sound
James Bay
YM&U
Hipgnosis Songs Fund
Defected Records Limited
Amy Thomson

Work highlights

Representing Declan Colgan Music Limited in a dispute with Def Jam Recordings (a division of Universal Music Group), arising out of a licence to use a sample of a well-known recording by King Crimson in the 2010 release by Kanye West, “Power”.
Representing Daniel Ward on a dispute regarding the commission payable under the management arrangements between the client and members of the band, Gabriels.
Advised renowned DJ Simon Dunmore on the sale of house music indie label, Defected Records.

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