Music

Playing the right keys

The digital era has transformed music into one of the most accessible forms of art, yet this accessibility has inadvertently led to a gap in understanding the legalities surrounding music creation and distribution. Our law firm bridges this gap, offering comprehensive legal services tailored to the unique needs of the music industry.

We empower artists and business professionals alike to concentrate on their creative and commercial pursuits with the assurance that their legal matters are being managed with expertise and care. Our client roster encompasses a broad spectrum of the music industry, including artists, record companies, labels, publishers, producers, distributors, concert promoters, and copyright managers.

Acknowledging the rapid evolution of the music industry, driven by digital innovation, we provide forward-thinking legal advice. Our expertise covers copyright issues, digital distribution, music streaming, and all related contracts, ensuring our clients are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of today’s music landscape.

Our services

We advise and represent artists, record labels and music distributors on licensing, assignment and use of performers' rights.

  • Recording contracts, production contracts, label service agreements and distribution agreements
  • Contributor Agreements such as Producer Agreements, Featured Artist Agreements, Performer Agreements, Release Forms
  • License agreements for the use of recordings, including synchronization agreements
  • Sample warranty

We assist and represent authors, composers, publishers, administrators in the transfer of rights and licenses of musical works.

  • Publishing and administration contracts
  • License agreements for the use of compositions, including synchronization agreements
  • Catalog transfers and assignments
  • Song permissions (composition and lyrics)

We offer our legal expertise to parties involved in the launch of a range of products associated with artists in the processes of creation, manufacture, distribution and contractual collaboration.

  • Merchandising contracts
  • Distribution contracts
  • Book publishing contracts
  • Partnership contracts with brands
  • License of the rights of the artist on his name, his image and his intellectual property
  • Protection of creative assets

We assist artists, brand agencies, brands, platforms, and promoters in a series of commercial agreements. Indeed, many of our clients naturally attract sponsorship opportunities and we help them and their representatives in the negotiation, advice, and drafting of these contracts.

  • Sponsorship contracts
  • Ambassador contracts
  • Partnership contracts

We ensure that the relations between the artist and his representatives or collaborators are contractually defined, transparent, and documented.

  • Management agreements
  • Agency contracts
  • Group contracts
  • Partnership contracts
  • Shareholders' agreements

We advise artists and their representatives on the deals available to them regarding live performances and how these deals interact with their wider business and contracts.

  • Agency contracts
  • Service contracts
  • Broadcast/Live Stream Contracts
  • Venue agreements
  • Tour staff contracts