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Music has been at the heart of Russells’ reputation as a leading entertainment law firm since our founding, 50 years ago. We are immensely proud of the fact that we have acted for many of our clients from the outset of their careers to becoming international multi-award-winning artists. No matter where they are in their career, we have a technically excellent legal team to service our clients' requirements. We also work with a range of individuals and businesses operating within the music industry. This includes record companies and publishing companies (both major and independent), production companies, managers, live agencies, promoters, venues, talent agencies, music executives and industry bodies.
This covers both contentious and non-contentious work within the industry.
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Russells acted for UMG Recordings in a High Court case concerning the calculation of streaming royalties payable to Declan Colgan Music by UMG for the use of a sample in Kanye West's track 'Power'.
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Their approach is gentle yet direct, with no doubt about the advice they recommend. Topics are explored to the fullest, with clear advice on our position. There is a deep sense of belonging and care.
Russells are very responsive and provide measured, practical advice in a clear and concise manner.
Russells are pre-eminent in the music space.
Russells are very precise and thorough, with great suggestions on how to get the best for my clients. Their team is extremely diverse on all levels and has a great selection of lawyers.
They are completely professional, and through our experience over this last year we have found Russells friendly, reassuring, available and approachable should we need to speak urgently.
Their approach is gentle yet direct, with no doubt about the advice they recommend. Topics are explored to the fullest, with clear advice on our position. There is a deep sense of belonging and care.
Russells are very responsive and provide measured, practical advice in a clear and concise manner.
Russells are pre-eminent in the music space.
Russells are very precise and thorough, with great suggestions on how to get the best for my clients. Their team is extremely diverse on all levels and has a great selection of lawyers.
They are completely professional, and through our experience over this last year we have found Russells friendly, reassuring, available and approachable should we need to speak urgently.
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Chris is very experienced.
Gavin is excellent.
Gavin is an exceptional lawyer.
Steven has the ability to translate techy legal arguments into layman's terms for artists and managers so that they completely understand.
Steven is a brilliant, solutions-focused litigator.
Steven is really commercial, knows the entertainment industry inside out, is fantastic at strategy and tactics, and is a brilliant negotiator.
Steven is an excellent lawyer who is very good at thinking of practical and commercial solutions to sensitive and often complex disputes.
Steven is excellent. He defends the rights of his clients and never takes no for an answer.
Simon Esplen serves as executive chair of Russells. He represents recording artists, estates, touring companies, labels and media companies in all manner of commercial arrangements and song catalogue deals.
Christopher Gossage is co-managing partner of Russells. He is known for his work advising talent and industry-side clients on the full range of commercial contracts, catalogue deals and also big-ticket corporate transactions.
Chris is an excellent lawyer. He adopts a practical and commercial approach and works to get things done.
Jo Brittain is co-managing partner of Russells. He advises music artists on record and publishing deals, as well as commercial contracts and international sponsorship agreements. His practice particularly focuses on representing emerging and breakthrough talent.
Jo works very hard to attain the best position possible for his clients while adopting a practical and reasonable approach in negotiations.
Chloe is a pleasure to work with, incredibly collaborative and well informed.
Liv really understands the industry and is a pleasure to work with.
Ryan is an excellent solicitor.
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