Mike Brookes

Mike joined Lee & Thompson in 1998 and has been instrumental in helping to protect the reputation of some of the firm’s highest profile clients. Various battles with the tabloid press were fought and won over the years for well-known names, such as One Direction and its members, Jude Law, Eddie Redmayne, Frankie Boyle, Paul Hollywood, Christopher Eccleston and Charlotte Church. He has also acted for a number of prominent figures in industry…

Mark Stafford

Mark joined Lee & Thompson in 2006 and handles all types of contentious work across the creative industries, for both individuals and corporate clients.
He  advises on the full spectrum of music industry disputes, from copyright infringement matters to breach of contract claims, acting for artists, labels, publishers, management companies and agents.
Mark has been involved in several high-profile Court actions. He was instructed by The Waile…

Amanda McDowall

Amanda leads Lee & Thompson’s trade mark team.  Her practice focuses on brand protection and enforcement, with particular expertise in the fashion, beauty, media and advertising spaces, and she is trusted by clients ranging from individuals to large international corporations to take care of their rights.
Amanda works closely with her clients throughout the life cycle of soft IP rights, advising on clearances, IP audits and protection …

Danielle Lobel-Weiss

Danielle acts for both large employers and employers with a high profile, clients including a leading integrated marketing agency, a major public service broadcaster and a pioneering UK clearing bank. She has achieved significant settlements for employees in high-profile maternity discrimination cases, including against major technology companies.
Danielle’s early experience as a Disputes lawyer sharpened her instincts in contentious matter…

Tim Fowler

Recognised independently as a “Next Generation Partner” in music law by The Legal 500, Tim has also been recommended in Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers list and Spear’s Corporate Lawyers Index, reflecting his standing within the industry.
Tim’s practice spans both transactional and talent work. He specialises in acting on music catalogue deals, acting for both buyers and sellers on high-value acquisitions and disposals, as well as rep…

Michael Lucas

A partner in the Music group at Lee & Thompson, Michael works closely with a broad range of established and emerging talent, helping them navigate the business side of the music industry, with a focus on recording, songwriting and brand partnership work. He’s known for striking strong, fair deals, giving clear, practical advice and building collaborative relationships that help his clients thrive.
Michael pairs a deep understanding of t…

Lawrence Engel

Lawrence has deep experience across all aspects of the music and wider entertainment industries and is commended for his ability to deliver incisive and comprehensive advice. Clients value his clarity, decisiveness and practical approach. He enjoys the variety of his practice, which spans from providing media-sensitive advice to global stars, acting as a trusted adviser for clients’ core operations, to advising on complex cross-industry transac…

James Rushton

James is a partner in our award-winning Music group where he advises emerging and established artists, producers, management companies, record labels and executives. Since joining the firm in 2021, he has developed a client base with a particular focus on representing new talent.
James is passionate about music and has built a wide network of industry contacts and broad commercial knowledge to help advise clients on their careers and growth plans…

Julian Ward

Julian is regarded as a thought leader in videogames and the law, providing clients with the highest level of commercial and strategic guidance. Drawing on his many years as in house General Counsel to leading games publisher and development studios (including Codemasters and BBC Studios), Julian prides himself as being regarded as an extension of his clients’ business….

Joshua Metliss

Joshua has over 20 years of experience advising clients in the technology, creative and leisure industries on corporate matters, including business acquisitions and sales, debt and equity investments, joint ventures, shareholder and partnership agreements/arrangements, reorganisations and Companies Act compliance.
Joshua joined Lee & Thompson from sports, fashion and outdoor brands owner Pentland Brands plc where he was a member of their in-h…