Encompassing theatre and live events work, the practice at Simkins LLP is routinely instructed by major music clients, international event organisations and live production venues. The team handles various  commercial agreements – from performer contracts to venue leasing – and litigation matters related to cancelled performances, tour disputes or contractual breaches. Publishing is another key pillar of the team, which advises on e-publication and digital distribution issues, as well as traditional publishing contracts and sales. Music specialist Euan Lawson focuses on live events and theatre-related issues. James Harman assists a number of literary agent clients on transactions and agreements.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent experience in the music and TV sectors and extremely capable in preparing and negotiating agreements.’

  • ‘The team is very personable and patient with me. Always willing to take the time to explain things further. ’

Key clients

  • P!NK
  • The Freddie Mercury Estate
  • International Olympic Committee (IOC)
  • The Blair Partnership
  • Brotherstone Creative Management LTD and Charlie Brotherstone
  • Luke Agbaimoni

Work highlights

  • Acting for The Blair Partnership in the defence of a High Court copyright infringement and breach of confidence claim against it and others relating to Sir Chris Hoy’s “Flying Fergus” series.
  • Advising Luke Agbaimoni on his tube mapper photography project and on his third book publishing deal with The History Press.
  • Advising Brotherstone Creative Management Ltd and its literary agent founder, Charlie Brotherstone, on their deal with Aevitas Creative Management UK Limited and US entity Aevitas Creative Management LLP.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Euan Lawson

Other key lawyers

James Harman, Ed Weidman, Ben Gisbey