Department profile
Media & Entertainment: Music
UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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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.
Media & Entertainment: Music respondentUKThey 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.
Media & Entertainment: Music respondentUKThey are a highly professional and efficient boutique firm with top-level expertise in areas specific to what we need.
Media & Entertainment: Music respondentUKEven 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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Band 1 Mark Krais
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.
Media & Entertainment: Music respondentUK
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Band 1 Richard Bray
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.
Media & Entertainment: Music respondentUK
Band 2 
Band 2 Simon Goodbody
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.
Media & Entertainment: Music respondentUK
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Band 3 Simon Dixon
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. Band 4 
Band 4 Jonny Petch
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.
Media & Entertainment: Music respondentUKJonny's advice and negotiating skills have been invaluable to me.
Media & Entertainment: Music respondentUKJonny has proven very effective for us.
Media & Entertainment: Music respondentUK
Ranked Individuals at Bray & Krais (5)
UK-wide
Simon Goodbody
Media & Entertainment: Music: Contentious
View profile Mark Krais
Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious
View profile Richard Bray
Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious
View profile Simon Dixon
Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious
View profile Jonny Petch
Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious
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