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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 advised George Michael Entertainment and WHAM! on the 40th anniversary re-release of 'Careless Whisper' by George Michael and 'Last Christmas' by Wham.
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They have unsurpassed experience, know-how and client base in music litigation. They provide a high level of client service, including extensive experience working with overseas clients.
They are extremely knowledgeable on all aspects, and always very helpful and efficient. They are also very personable, so you can always pick up the phone and call them.
They are able to deal with extremely complex legal issues and explain them in simple terms. They are very proactive and always work within our tight time restraints.
They are very attentive to the client and really listen to them. They are instructed by the leading people in the industry and the proof is in the pudding.
Russells' commercial awareness is great, not only in respect of the matter at hand, but they also have their finger on the pulse of other issues that may be affecting us as an organisation.
They have unsurpassed experience, know-how and client base in music litigation. They provide a high level of client service, including extensive experience working with overseas clients.
They are extremely knowledgeable on all aspects, and always very helpful and efficient. They are also very personable, so you can always pick up the phone and call them.
They are able to deal with extremely complex legal issues and explain them in simple terms. They are very proactive and always work within our tight time restraints.
They are very attentive to the client and really listen to them. They are instructed by the leading people in the industry and the proof is in the pudding.
Russells' commercial awareness is great, not only in respect of the matter at hand, but they also have their finger on the pulse of other issues that may be affecting us as an organisation.
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When it comes to deal making and delivering the best for his clients there's no one better than Gavin.
An extraordinary lawyer.
He's very commercial and works extremely hard for any client he looks after.
Steven is fantastic. He provides great advice, and is reliable and trusted.
He is one of the leading people in the music industry, a real heavyweight -and clients know that. He is very commercial.
Steven Tregear is at the top of his game and there is nothing he doesn't know.
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.
Christopher is very level-headed, no matter how challenging the circumstances.
It’s a pleasure to work with Chris on a daily basis.
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.
I can't recommend Simon highly enough.
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 is a very brilliant lawyer, who knows his stuff.
I found him brilliant to work with on every level. He is completely unflappable.
Simon is smart, commercial and gets things done.
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