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Media & Entertainment: Music - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Bray & Krais is an acclaimed boutique music practice, acting for a widely recognised list of artist clients, record labels, producers and managers. The lawyers are experts in handling joint venture record company negotiations, as well as recording, publishing, management and merchandising agreements. They also handle copyright infringement litigation and enjoy a high profile in the live events market.

Strengths

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They take a very modern approach to legal support. The team understands the entertainment business and its shifting business models. The team is methodical, well informed and patient.

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They have extensive knowledge in global IP rights and territorial issues, with a real understanding of both the artist and rights holder positions. They’re creative and flexible.

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They are a highly professional and efficient boutique firm with top-level expertise in areas specific to what we need.

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Even when dealing with niche issues, they can tap into the right resources within the firm, which gives us confidence that no matter’s too specialised or too broad for them to handle effectively.

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Krais
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Mark Krais
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Mark Krais is a leading specialist in tours and live events, and acts for artists, promoters, festival owners and music publishers. He also advises talent and record labels on recording, publishing and sponsorship agreements as well as copyright infringement issues.

Mark is one of the most experienced and effective lawyers out there.

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Richard Bray
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Richard Bray
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Richard Bray has extensive experience working with clients in the music industry. He acts for artists, managers, record labels and music publishers on all manner of commercial agreements, including touring, sponsorship and merchandising arrangements.

Richard is extremely experienced and very good to deal with.

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Simon Goodbody
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Simon Goodbody
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Simon Goodbody leads the dispute resolution practice at Bray & Krais. He is a rising music litigator recommended for commercial and copyright disputes.

Simon is one of the best music litigators in the UK and has been massively influential and helpful to our business.

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Simon Dixon
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Simon Dixon
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Simon Dixon advises talent and industry-side clients on all manner of talent, recording and publishing agreements. He is also recommended for endorsements, IP protection and live events.
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Jonny Petch
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Jonny Petch
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Jonny Petch is highlighted for commercial work on behalf of high-profile musicians and artists, such as brand agreements and licensing arrangements. He also acts for producers, promoters, managers, independent labels and publishers.

He stands out for his sharp legal insight, clear communication, and strong grasp of the commercial realities of our industry. His involvement has added real value.

Jonny's advice and negotiating skills have been invaluable to me.

Jonny has proven very effective for us.

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Media & Entertainment: Music: Contentious
Simon Goodbody
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Simon Goodbody
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Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious
Mark Krais
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Mark Krais
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Richard Bray
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Richard Bray
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Simon Dixon
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Simon Dixon
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Jonny Petch
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Jonny Petch
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