IFPI Global Music Report 2024
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Overview
Our commercial practice is at the heart of the firm's business.
Contracts are at the root of our work in this area, and our lawyers are experts in drafting, advising on and, if necessary, litigating commercial contracts of all kinds.
We have a wide range of experience in all commercial contracts, with particular expertise in advising on contracts for the acquisition, protection and exploitation of rights. Our lawyers combine a sound grasp of the technicalities of contract law, intellectual property and finance with an extensive understanding of business. With this knowledge, we bring great value to our clients by helping them shape and steer commercial deals.
Expertise
Our areas of expertise include the following:
- Supply of services
- Supply of goods
- Supply of digital content
- Distribution
- Agency
- Franchising
- Licensing
- Sponsorship
- Trade finance
- Intellectual property
- Copyright
- Trade marks
- Data protection
- Privacy and e-privacy
- E-commerce
- IT and software
KEY CONTACT
KEY CONTACTS
Our lawyers have in-depth commercial expertise and deliver high-quality, pragmatic and commercial advice.
Ed Baden Powell
Partner
Ed Baden Powell
Partner
They were incredibly understanding of our unique needs and collaborated in a very flexible way. I would describe the team as very approachable and capable – they took time to listen to our requirements and made recommendations accordingly.
They demonstrate commercial and industry knowledge while being a fast and effective team.
Quality and the feeling you have the best people on your team.
Exceptional.
James Harman is excellent at understanding complex clients' wishes and following them through. He is calm and negotiates a fair position for all artistic and commercial parties.
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.
