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Sound Advice (Legal) LLP

Media & Entertainment: Music

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Sound Advice (Legal) LLP

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Media & Entertainment: Music - UK-wide

Band 2

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What the Team is Known For
Sound Advice is a compact practice focused exclusively on the music industry. It acts for a range of big-name talent clients and emerging artists, assisting with record and publishing deals. The firm is also recommended for copyright and contractual disputes. The team acts for a number of prominent social media influencers.
Strengths

Their attention to detail and the ability to be creative within the legal framework when formulating deals and negotiating presented or existing deals is second to none.

They are the perfect partner, as they are able to provide a full business affairs service and are passionate about all areas of the business, including what some may perceive as niche.

Sound Advice pay attention to detail along with complete dedication to their client. Additionally, they are commercial-savvy and they know when something is worth fighting for.

They are at the top of their game and are capable of handling whatever is put in front of them.

The best of the best. They have professionalism, passion and clever thinking.

Work Highlights

Sound Advice assisted various stakeholders with the negotiation of a joint venture agreement with Atlantic Records for 23 Recordings. Work consisted of drafting, negotiating and concluding documentation with the artists signed to the new label.

Notable practitioners
Sonia Diwan
Sonia Diwan continues to impress market commentators with her representation of artists, producers, songwriters and management companies in all manner of commercial and contractual matters. A large part of her client base comes from the dance, grime and urban scenes.

Sonia is largely responsible for our success. Her leadership advice and strategic planning have helped us globally dominate the music industry.

Sonia is at the top of her game. She is always very professional and fair to deal with.


Robert Horsfall
Robert Horsfall acts for emerging and celebrated legacy artists as well as management companies on commercial agreements of all stripes. He is also recommended for contract, copyright and partnership disputes.

Robert is focused on keeping people out of the courtroom and make sure that they get the just rewards.

Few people are at his level of experience in this industry. He is focused on keeping people out of the courtroom and makes sure they get the best possible terms and their just rewards.

A truly invaluable partner.

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    Sonia Diwan

    Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious

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    Robert Horsfall

    Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious

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