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Mark Stafford

Mark Stafford

UK 2026

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Mark is a partner in the firm’s Dispute Resolution, Brand Protection and Digital & Technology Groups.

Mark advises on the full spectrum of music industry disputes, from copyright infringement matters to breach of contract claims, acting for artists, labels, publishers, management companies and agents, and has been involved in several high-profile Court actions.

He represents several film and television clients, advising producers, distributors, financiers and agents on all types of contentious issues.

Mark has a particularly strong reputation for pre-broadcast copyright and libel clearance work, which he regularly undertakes for the producers of high-profile feature films and television series.

He also provides advice on disputes arising from internet activity, including online infringement, digital piracy and social media issues.

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Media & Entertainment: Music: Contentious - UK-wide

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Mark Stafford is best known as a music litigator and acts for artists, agents, record labels, management companies and publishers in contract disputes of all kinds. He is further recommended for copyright and trade mark litigation.

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  • Mark Stafford is an astute, hard-working astute litigator.

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