Music specialist firm Russells Solicitors is home to a growing film and TV practice which acts for notable talent, presenters, broadcasters, producers and directors. The team has considerable experience in commercial transactions, an area in which co-head Gavin Maude stands out, while Simon Esplen focuses on music-related biopics and documentaries. The team is also a strong performer in litigation proceedings in this space, with litigation specialist Steven Tregear taking the lead on this type of work. Alex Cole handles development, production, financing and distribution arrangements, and Anna Ling assists directors, production companies and financiers with commercial matters.
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Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
- 'Real specialists in the music and entertainment industry.'
‘Steven Tragear - exceptional knowledge of the industry, very commercial, excellent legal knowledge, a brilliant negotiator and very strategic thinker.’
Clients clés
- The Estate of George Michael
- Coldplay
- Marisha Wallace
Points forts
- Advised the estate of George Michael on the critically acclaimed documentary "Wham!".
- Advised Coldplay on the live streaming of its show its "Music of the Spheres: Live from River Plat".
- Advised actress and singer Marisha Wallace on her participation in Celebrity Big Brother.
Avocats
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Responsable de la pratique
Gavin Maude
Autres avocats clés
Simon Esplen; Steven Tregear; Alex Cole; Sebastian Davey; Alice Rudge; Anna Ling