Are you looking for music industry advice?

Lawdit has a dedicated department that specialises in music and entertainment law, please contact us no matter where you are located for a free consultation.

We pride ourselves on bringing creative legal solutions to creative people.

Unlike most law firms you’ll never receive a surprise bill through the post from us for what you thought was a casual conversation, we keep you updated every step of the way and try to arrange fixed fees where possible.

We can act for you both in drafting / negotiating contracts and in the unfortunate event that any disagreements occur, two of our Solicitors have achieved the title of Solicitor Advocates and have rights of audience in the highest courts of England and Wales.

Agency agreements
Band agreements (partnership agreements or shareholder agreements)
Distribution agreements (digital and physical product)
Licensing agreements
Management contracts
Music video and DVD agreements
Producer and remixer agreements
Publishing contracts
Recording contracts
Session musician agreements
Single song and single album licences and assignments
Songwriting agreements
Sponsorship agreements
Synchronisation licences
Tour agreements

We can also advise on branding, piracy and any disputes that occur during your career.

Our experience in the music industry ranges from local acts and cover bands to recording artists signed to major labels, managers, publishers and independent record labels.

We offer a free initial 30 minute consultation by telephone or in person either at our Southampton office or a location more convenient for you. During this initial consultation we will be able to provide you with general advice as to your career in the music industry and the potential pitfalls and avenues of exploitation that will arise.

Feedback from

Our Clients

We have gained global reputation. A number of happy Clients feedback on our services can be seen below:

Very efficient and good service. They helped me updated a contract in really quick time and were professional at every step of the way.

Professionalism, Value Lawdit Solicitors are excellent entertainment lawyers. I recommend them highly for artists or managers looking for quality legal advice.

We cant speak highly enough about the service we received from Lawdit Solicitors. They were proactive, helpful and easy to use. Professional throughout

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