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Lizzie Payne-James

Lizzie Payne-James

UK 2026

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Lee & Thompson LLP
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious

UK-wide

8 years ranked

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Lizzie is a Partner in Lee & Thompson’s Music Group.

Lizzie joined Lee & Thompson in 2015 and represents a diverse range of clients, not always confined to the music industry, from record-breaking artists to boutique agencies and rights-holders.

Lizzie read Chinese Studies at the University of Cambridge and lived in Beijing as part of her course. After completing her LLB, she trained at the international law firm Hogan Lovells and was seconded to the firm’s Hong Kong office before completing her training in the firm’s Intellectual Property department. Upon qualification, she decided to combine her vocation of law with her passion for music at a boutique music law firm before moving to Lee & Thompson. She still enjoys moments of using her Chinese when needed by her clients.

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Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious - UK-wide

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Lizzie Payne-James is lauded for her work as a talent-side legal and commercial adviser to both emerging and established music acts. She also frequently acts for companies such as independent record labels and boutique agencies.
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