Ranking tables
Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious | UK
UK-wide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
- Andrew Myers Clintons23 Years Ranked
Euan Lawson Simkins LLP17 Years Ranked
Gavin Maude Russells13 Years Ranked
Kieran Jay Harbottle & Lewis LLP9 Years Ranked
Lawrence Engel Lee & Thompson LLP17 Years Ranked
Mark Krais Bray & Krais23 Years Ranked
Richard Bray Bray & Krais26 Years Ranked- Paul SpraggonSSB Solicitors
Band 2
Band 3
Christopher Gossage Russells13 Years Ranked
Ed Baden-Powell Simkins LLP13 Years Ranked
James Harman Simkins LLP28 Years Ranked
Jo Brittain Russells9 Years Ranked
John Statham Moore SGD Law18 Years Ranked
Kaz Gill Moore SGD Law18 Years Ranked- Lizzie Payne-James Lee & Thompson LLP7 Years Ranked
Richard Baskind Simons Muirhead Burton10 Years Ranked- Russell Roberts Sheridans21 Years Ranked
Simon Dixon Bray & Krais13 Years Ranked
Band 4
Alexander Ross Wiggin LLP17 Years Ranked- Ann Harrison Level8 Years Ranked
Chloe Forsyth Russells13 Years Ranked
Cliff Fluet Lewis Silkin17 Years Ranked
John Enser CMS26 Years Ranked
Jonny Petch Bray & Krais3 Years Ranked
Liv Lyons Lee & Thompson LLP3 Years Ranked
Robert Horsfall Sound Advice (Legal) LLP21 Years Ranked
Ryan Vince Russells10 Years Ranked
Simon Jordan Russells4 Years Ranked- Stephen Luckman Sheridans9 Years Ranked
- James CollinsCadence Solicitors LLP
- Julian BentleyHamlins LLP
- Simon LongCadence Solicitors LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Andrew Thompson
Lee & Thompson LLP | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Senior Statespeople | 28 Years RankedAndrew Thompson has a fantastic roster of talent clients built over a long career advising on the music industry. He is one of the firm's founding partners and continues to assist with commercial and contractual agreements for composers, producers, managers and artists.
S Chris Organ
Russells | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Senior Statespeople | 25 Years RankedChris Organ has worked with many world-conquering musicians and performers over the years and continues to advise key clients on all manner of commercial transactions.S Peter Button
Clintons | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Senior Statespeople | 22 Years RankedPeter Button is a consummate music industry lawyer, and advises legendary artists as well as publishers and record labels. His advice extends to all conceivable commercial and contractual arrangements.
S Robert LeeLee & Thompson LLP | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Senior Statespeople | 28 Years RankedRobert Lee has a long and successful track record as an adviser to both artists and record labels. He has worked with independent, up-and-coming and internationally popular acts, advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters.
Eminent Practitioners
E Howard Jones
Sheridans | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 28 Years RankedHoward Jones is the firm's managing partner and is one of the UK entertainment industry's most venerable advisers. He is particularly celebrated for his work in music and theatre.
Band 1
1 Andrew MyersClintons | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedAndrew Myers acts for world-conquering artists, ranging from much-loved legacy acts to recent breakthrough stars. He advises on all commercial and corporate issues they may face, including negotiating recording agreements and reviewing management responsibilities.1 Euan Lawson
Simkins LLP | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedEuan Lawson serves as managing partner at Simkins. He advises talent, rights holders and industry-side clients in music and across the media on the full spread of commercial agreements, company formation and high net worth tax management.1 Gavin MaudeRussells | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedGavin Maude leads the music department at Russells. He is relied upon for commercial legal advice by an impressive roster of British recording artists and leading industry executives.1 Kieran Jay
Harbottle & Lewis LLP | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedKieran Jay is head of the music group at Harbottle & Lewis. He advises artists, producers and songwriters as well as independent management, publishing and record labels on all manner of commercial arrangements.1 Lawrence EngelLee & Thompson LLP | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedLawrence Engel leads the firm's music practice. He is the relationship partner to many of the best-loved UK artists to have emerged in recent years.1 Mark Krais
Bray & Krais | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedMark Krais is a leading specialist in tours and live events, and acts for artists, promoters, festival owners and music publishers. He also advises talent and record labels on recording, publishing and sponsorship agreements as well as copyright infringement issues.1 Richard BrayBray & Krais | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 1 | 26 Years RankedRichard Bray has extensive experience working with clients in the music industry. He acts for artists, managers, record labels and music publishers on all manner of commercial agreements, including touring, sponsorship and merchandising arrangements.- Paul SpraggonSSB Solicitors | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Berkeley EdwardsClintons | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedBerkeley Edwards represents an impressive roster of emerging and established artists, songwriters, producers and managers. He has experience helping clients with documentary agreements.
2 Gregor Pryor
Reed Smith LLP | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedGregor Pryor is the managing partner of Reed Smith for Europe and the Middle East. He works at the convergence of music rights, digital media and interactive content. He acts on behalf of talent as well as industry-side clients.2 Nicky SteinClintons | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedNicky Stein is relied on by many of the world's most popular music artists, as well as leading producers and songwriters, to broker and renegotiate their contractual arrangements with major labels and music publishers.
2 Simon EsplenRussells | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedSimon 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.
2 Sonia Diwan
Sound Advice (Legal) LLP | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedSonia 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.
Band 3
3 Christopher GossageRussells | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedChristopher 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.
3 Ed Baden-PowellSimkins LLP | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedEd Baden-Powell advises music industry and wider media clients on IP, franchise and catalogue licensing, and contracts of all kinds. He is also recommended for advice on corporate acquisitions and joint ventures.3 James HarmanSimkins LLP | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 3 | 28 Years RankedJames Harman advises talent-side clients on recording, songwriting and publishing contracts, as well as book deals, licensing and merchandising. He also acts for literary agencies.3 Jo BrittainRussells | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedJo 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.
3 John Statham
Moore SGD Law | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedJohn Statham has a wealth of experience acting for artists and songwriters on commercial and transactional matters. His broad client base also includes music publishers and merchandisers.3 Kaz GillMoore SGD Law | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedKaz Gill acts for a broad range of artists, record companies, producers and songwriters on commercial matters. He is also noted for his work on business expansions and acquisitions.3 Lizzie Payne-JamesLee & Thompson LLP | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedLizzie 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.3 Richard Baskind
Simons Muirhead Burton | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedRichard Baskind leads the music team at Simons Muirhead Burton. He is recognised for his work acting on the sale and acquisition of music assets, at the commercial licensing and also catalogue deal and corporate levels. He acts for a broad range of clients including artists, songwriters, publishers and management companies.3 Russell RobertsSheridans | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedRussell Roberts represents talent, executives, music publishers and record companies in negotiations for all kinds of commercial and corporate agreements. These range from catalogue and image rights deals to joint ventures and share offerings, as well as employment matters.3 Simon DixonBray & Krais | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedSimon Dixon advises talent and industry-side clients on all manner of talent, recording and publishing agreements. He is also recommended for endorsements, IP protection and live events.
Band 4
4 Alexander Ross
Wiggin LLP | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedAlexander Ross co-leads Wiggin's music department. He is recognised for his expertise in the licensing of music and content across all manner of media formats, with a particular focus on digital platforms.
4 Ann Harrison
Level | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedAnn Harrison has deep experience representing the talent side of the music industry. She advises on commercial contracts and IP rights, and is a published author on the topic.4 Chloe ForsythRussells | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedChloe Forsyth advises clients on a range of agreements, including recording, publishing and producing. She is well thought of for her advice on the treatment of music rights across all conceivable media formats, from film and television to video games and advertising. She acts for talent, emerging media companies and major labels.4 Cliff Fluet
Lewis Silkin | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedCliff Fluet works at the intersection of music and digital media. He offers comprehensive advice on the treatment of music copyright and brand content by streaming services and multimedia platforms.4 John Enser
CMS | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 4 | 26 Years RankedJohn Enser is well known for his wide-ranging media and technology practice. He advises broadcasters and media companies on the full span of commercial, corporate, online regulatory and copyright law matters concerned with music and audiovisual content and its distribution.4 Jonny PetchBray & Krais | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedJonny Petch is highlighted for commercial work on behalf of high-profile musicians and artists, such as brand agreements and licensing arrangements. He also acts for producers, promoters, managers, independent labels and publishers.4 Liv LyonsLee & Thompson LLP | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedLiv Lyons is sought after for her expertise in branding deals on behalf of high-profile music talent, and in media rights licensing more widely. She also acts for talent agencies and management companies.4 Robert HorsfallSound Advice (Legal) LLP | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 4 | 21 Years RankedRobert 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.4 Ryan VinceRussells | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedRyan Vince advises many of the firm's leading artist and executive clients on commercial and corporate matters. These include catalogue sales, investment arrangements and M&A transactions.4 Simon JordanRussells | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedSimon Jordan has particular expertise in providing emerging artists the legal assistance they require, including publishing agreements and joint venture label deals.4 Stephen LuckmanSheridans | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedStephen Luckman's client base includes up-and-coming and well-loved legacy artists, as well as management and media companies. He advises on commercial contracts, licence agreements and IP rights.- James CollinsCadence Solicitors LLP | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 4
- Julian BentleyHamlins LLP | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 4
- Simon LongCadence Solicitors LLP | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Band 4
Up and Coming
U Halina WielogorskaLevel | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedHalina Wielogorska is an up-and-coming partner with a broad practice in the music industry, advising on establishing labels, NFTs and festival planning.
U Nick EziefulaSimkins LLP | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedNick Eziefula acts for a variety of digital media clients drawn from the music, publishing and social media industries. He advises on commercial and intellectual property matters as well as compliance and regulatory issues.
U Nick Weaser
Keystone Law | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedNick Weaser is a partner at Keystone Law. He is called upon by artists, producers and managers alike to advise on all manner of issues including commercial contracts, recording and publishing agreements, and live performance.U Victoria WoodClintons | Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedVictoria Wood has an impressive talent-side music practice which sees her regularly advising recording artists, DJs, songwriters and independent record labels.