Richard heads the Music team.
He is a specialist adviser on contract law and commercial negotiations in the music and wider entertainment industries with a diverse range of clients, including global recording artists, songwriters and producers, record labels, music publishers and industry executives.
Richard is ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers directories and is described as “incredibly well known for his music work” and “a practical lawyer who knows where the catches and caveats are during negotiations” and described by clients as “a lawyer you actually want to hang out with”. Richard is a trustee of the charity, CALM, and is active in supporting a number of music related projects.
“Richard and his team help their clients get to the heart of a deal and focus on what matters and what is in our long-term benefit rather than the minutiae.” Chambers & Partners, 2020
“Ambitious, efficient and commercial.” Chambers & Partners 2018
Chambers & Partners, 2021Richard is a very good technical lawyer who is commercially sensible.
Chambers & Partners, 2021He’s a very canny lawyer and a great deal maker.
Chambers & Partners, 2020They have never steered me wrong and have been an invaluable resource for me and my business.
We are delighted to announce that the Simons Muirhead Burton LLP music team have been announced “Law Firm of the Year” at the 2020 Music Week Awards.
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