Ben is a corporate and commercial lawyer with broad experience across different areas but with a particular focus on the music, media and entertainment, technology and creative sectors, dealing with a wide range of corporate, commercial and intellectual property related matters.
He advises on corporate and transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, fundraisings and investments, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, LLP and partnership arrangements and general corporate advisory work. His clients range from startups and entrepreneurs through to mid-sized corporates and multi-nationals.
Ben handles music, media and entertainment matters including agreements relating to recording, publishing, producing, mixing, management, live/touring, merchandising, endorsements, sponsorship and branding, general rights exploitation and deals relating to book publishing, television, film, theatre and sport. His clients include artists, writers, performers, producers, mixers, managers, labels, publishers and entrepreneurs, among others.
Before joining Simkins in 2019, Ben spent three years at Temple Bright, prior to which he worked at Bray & Krais for over seven years and before that at City firm Dentons. Ben also worked for independent record labels and as a sound engineer before qualifying as a lawyer.
They take a sensible pragmatic approach to a contentious situation. Their legal analysis of the issue is good and they provide a number of options to me as the client as to how to move forward.
The team are first rate, knowledgable, easy to deal with and client-friendly.
Highly experienced operators with the ability to think outside the box.
Ben Gisbey has always acted for me and always delivered 110%. Great understanding and perception of what's required to get everything over the line, and is relentless to pursue the right outcomes and keep going until the job is finished.
Ben Gisbey has vast experience, from new entrants to established names in this arena. He is both very commercial but also technically excellent.
I have found Ben Gisbey in particular to be excellent. His advice is always clear and concise, he's quick to respond and prepared to go the extra mile in supporting us with advice and suggestions even when we've had queries outside his normal area of expertise.
Ben Gisbey is hugely knowledgeable and well-connected. He remains engaged in matters until completion.
