The Music Group
From the outset Lee & Thompson has always been an influential force in the music industry and we have been playing a major part in its development for over 25 years.
We represent artist clients across the whole musical spectrum, from unsigned acts to world famous bands, underground producers to international DJs, up-and-coming songwriters to high-profile composers. Our clients include well-established artists such as Queen, Tom Jones, Depeche Mode and Simply Red, as well as those with more recent success such as Hard-Fi, Massive Attack, Unkle, Groove Armada and Katie Melua. We are also privileged to represent the stars of the future through our work, for example, with X-Factor finalists, including Alexandra Burke and JLS.
We also act for a variety of companies operating in the music industry including record labels, publishing companies, management companies, merchandisers, ad agencies and production companies. In addition, the Music Group carries out due diligence on music catalogue acquisitions and gives practical commercial advice in relation to any targeted acquisition. Our company clients include Ministry of Sound, Ingenious Media, BBH Advertising, IE Management and Bauer Group.
Our specialist areas include:
- Recording Agreements
- Music publishing
- Management arrangements
- Merchandising
- Sponsorship
- Band Agreements
- Promoter contracts
- Concert performance and touring arrangements
- Digital exploitation
- Artist website arrangements
- Catalogue acquisitions
- Distribution arrangements
The music industry is constantly evolving. As the pace of change has quickened we have been pro-active in shaping digital-era business models. Working in unison with our dedicated digital team, we can ensure that you maximise your potential in tomorrow’s technological landscape.
Our clients demand the best. They require a law firm that can draw from its knowledge of the past whilst remaining fluent in the language of the future. We excel on both counts, which is one reason why our Music Group remains far ahead of the curve.
Further information
Have a look at our ‘Client Guide to Music Industry Agreements’ document.
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