Euan Lawson is a commercial lawyer and Managing Partner at Simkins.
He specialises in media and entertainment law with a particular emphasis on the music, live events, and new media industries. He advises on contractual and copyright issues and works closely with the firm’s Corporate team on acquisitions and joint venture arrangements in the media sector.
Euan also has a particular interest in the taxation of entertainers and sportsmen, and regularly advises on withholding taxes, residence and domicile issues, and the recognition of royalty and other IP-related income.
His clients include major UK publishers, music libraries, major and independent record companies, live music promoters, and Hollywood studios as well as individual entertainers, managers, executives and entrepreneurs. He writes and speaks regularly on copyright and tax law.
Euan has been ranked Band 1 in the Chambers UK Guide for many years. He is described as a “go-to adviser on complex music industry issues” with “decades of experience” across “a broad spread of work”.
Euan is also recognised in the Legal 500 UK 2025, which commends his “open minded view of transactions” and his “wide ranging advice across a host of specialisms”.
They are great - we can rely on them to be responsive and do extremely high-quality work
Highly experienced operators with the ability to think outside the box.
High standards, good, transparent communication between team members, excellent understanding of the issues, plus a can-do attitude. Part of the firm’s culture is an awareness of cost, and the farming out of work to the most reasonably-priced resource.
Euan Lawson (also known as “the legend” amongst clients) is measured, level- headed, fair, and creates a collaborative commercial environment for parties to achieve their goals. Working with Euan brings peace of mind, from both legal/commercial perspectives.
Euan has a fascinating client list, has decades of experience in the music industry and handles a broad spread of work. He is my go-to adviser on complex music industry issues.
Euan has a great reputation across the industry. He is not fazed by anything; nothing surprises him or puts him outside his comfort zone. He is very commercial and responsive.
Euan is a fantastic lawyer and true expert in commercial or corporate matters related to music.
Euan is an industry legend and there is no matter that Euan cannot advise on. He is an industry veteran an can guide you through any situation.
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