$500 million
The aggregate value of Reed Smith’s deals for the acquisition and sale of music catalogs.
Our music and entertainment lawyers are internationally renowned as market leaders, guiding the careers of top-selling Grammy-winning artists and legendary songwriters; esteemed record producers; and successful music executives and entrepreneurs.
The group also has significant experience representing record labels in the purchase and sale of assets and negotiating complex distribution agreements and joint ventures. Also, our lawyers frequently represent publishers and hedge funds in the purchase and sale of music publishing catalogs and advise non-entertainment companies and advertising agencies in all music industry matters related to advertising and branding.
Many of our veteran music lawyers have seen the industry evolve from the days of handshake deals to the complex, technology-driven transactions of today. This unique perspective allows Reed Smith to combine deep-rooted industry insight with innovative legal strategies.
As music technology continuously evolves – transforming production, distribution, consumption, and reuse – the foundation of the industry remains: It still relies on industry-savvy dealmakers.
Reed Smith music lawyers possess a keen ear for harmonious music business synergies that span borders, platforms, and technologies, as well as a sharp instinct for structuring creative and lucrative transactions. These qualities are at the core of what sets a Reed Smith music lawyer apart.
The music group, supported by a network of supporting practice and industry groups of lawyers, handles the following on behalf of music-industry clients:
- Recording agreements
- Production agreements
- Sponsorship agreements
- Publishing contracts
- License agreements
- Management agreements
- Merchandising contracts
- Touring agreements
- Producer agreements
- Distribution agreements
- Executive employment contracts
