Billboard names eight Simkins partners in its 2026 Top Music Lawyers List

Partners Ed Baden-Powell, Nick Eziefula, Paddy Gardiner, Ben Gisbey, Tom Iverson, Euan Lawson, Stuart Smith and Ed Weidman have all been named among the industry's leading legal advisers.

Stuart is a new addition to this year's list, recognised for his corporate and commercial practice, advising clients across the music industry on transactions, licensing and strategic business affairs.

Billboard’s annual list celebrates lawyers "on the front lines of the music industry's legal battles and deals", with honourees nominated by firms and peers from across the music law sector.

Partner Euan Lawson commented: "It is a privilege to be recognised by Billboard alongside so many respected colleagues from across the music industry. This recognition reflects the strength and depth of our music practice, and, above all, the trust that our clients place in us to support them on some of the industry's most significant and complex matters."

View the full list here.