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Simons Muirhead Burton's lawyers provide up-to-date and practical advice, to individuals and companies, on a growing range and complexity of media agreements.
The music team advises artists, song-writers and producers on all aspects of their careers – from an artist’s first recording agreement to publishing arrangements and major endorsement agreements. They have extensive experience in advising industry executives on their executive package and are well known for their work on behalf of record labels, music publishers, agents, managers and international music companies on their commercial and corporate activities.
The film and television team deal with all aspects of production, finance, broadcasting and distribution, and also provide all related corporate advice. They have significant experience liaising with Ofcom in applying for licences for broadcast, ongoing regulatory governance, and advising clients on their regulatory obligations generally. They have acted for clients ranging from some of the UK's leading production companies to broadcasters, financiers, distributors and talent, as well as a number of major international corporations.
The publishing practice focuses on meeting clients’ commercial needs whether in litigation or for their contractual and commercial needs. They provide clear and accurate business-focused advice to publishers in all media, from online platforms to national newspapers and leading independent and major book publishing groups.
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They have a strong, flexible and multifaceted team who are very commercial in their approach to matters. They go out of their way to focus on the salient points and do not get distracted.
Their ability to think practically and commercially is crucial in allowing us to sign talent from all over the world. Likewise their availability to get deals closed is invaluable.
They provided very strong communication and helpful advice throughout. Members of the firm made themselves available in a very timely and helpful manner.
We have always found the expertise we need among the team.
SMB work very hard to understand the needs of their clients and how each production varies. This means that they can give a service tailored to each project.
They have a strong, flexible and multifaceted team who are very commercial in their approach to matters. They go out of their way to focus on the salient points and do not get distracted.
Their ability to think practically and commercially is crucial in allowing us to sign talent from all over the world. Likewise their availability to get deals closed is invaluable.
They provided very strong communication and helpful advice throughout. Members of the firm made themselves available in a very timely and helpful manner.
We have always found the expertise we need among the team.
SMB work very hard to understand the needs of their clients and how each production varies. This means that they can give a service tailored to each project.
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Most of my dealings have been with Martin and I cannot find any fault with his advice or professionalism.
Martin is wonderful, I can't say enough good things about him. He is an expert, always calm and technically excellent.
He is very personable, professional, and provides clear guidance with an eye on both legal and commercial picture. He has a can-do approach.
Simon offers excellent service and can manage commercial interactions which might be beyond the grasp of other lawyers.
Razwana is a very committed, hard-working and thoughtful lawyer. She is very ready to respond to our needs.
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Alasdair George
Anthony Orum
Blaise Gaymer
James Greenslade
Jonny Petch
Marc Sobol
Head of Department
Peter Weiss
Razwana Akram
Head of Department
Head of Department
Stephen Shotnes
Zack Gold