Commercial Litigation

Music and Entertainment Disputes

Commercial Litigation

Overview

The music and entertainment industry is full of legal challenges. Disputes often arise quickly and can be complex and multifaceted.

We work with a diverse range of clients across this industry including record labels, publishers, managers, artists, song writers, producers, event promoters, PRs, studios, amongst others.

Commercial Litigation

How Can We Help?

It is crucial that you are aware of the potential legal risks and implications for your work in the music industry. At Taylor Hampton we understand the importance of receiving robust and prompt advice.

Our solicitors have significant experience of the issues that arise in the music and entertainment industry. Our services include but are not limited to:

  1. Contract Disputes and Breach of Agreement, including Recording Agreements; Publishing Agreements, Merchandising Agreements, Band Partnership Agreements and Management & Agency Agreements;

  2. Intellectual Property claims, including unauthorised use of music and artwork;

  3. Royalty and Payment Disputes;

  4. Sponsorship & Endorsements Agreements;

  5. Defamation & Reputation Management;

  6. Acquisition and Exploitation of music rights.

Commercial Litigation

Who Can We Help?

The needs of each of our clients are individual and specific. We act for and advise a wide range of clients operating in the music and creative industries. We will strive to provide you with tailored support and, where necessary, robust representation. Whether you are an artist who has been offered a record deal, or a corporate client seeking the sale or acquisition of a record catalogue, we will structure our services bespoke to match your needs. We can help:

  • Recording Artists;
  • Songwriters;
  • Producers and Mixers;
  • Publishers;
  • Managers;
  • Executives;
  • Labels.
Commercial Litigation

Why Choose Taylor Hampton?

It is crucial that you are aware of the laws within the music and entertainment industry to enforce and protect your rights. At Taylor Hampton, our solicitors have substantial in-depth experience and commercial understanding of this industry.

Where appropriate, we have strong skills in court to fight disputes. We also have the expertise required to negotiate out-of-court settlements to help you avoid the costs, stress and publicity of court litigation. Whether you are dealing with a dispute between band members (or ex-band members) or trying to enforce your IP rights, our solicitors will provide you with a comprehensive service to help you achieve your commercial goals, protect and enforce your creativity and intellectual property, negotiate transparent, fair and robust contractual agreements.

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Contact Us Today

If you are involved in a dispute, suspect that you have not been paid the correct royalties or  discovered that your intellectual property is being infringed, contact Taylor Hampton today at +442074275970 or email us at enquiries@taylorhampton.co.uk

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What our clients say

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Among the small number well known to this court as practitioners in the field of media law.

Senior High Court Media Judge

My experiences with Taylor Hampton were one-hundred percent positive. We could not have hoped to find a better lawyer.

Dr Knight

Taylor Hampton offered an efficient and highly professional service, founded on sound advice and an excellent understanding of relevant law, which secured a highly satisfactory outcome to my case.

Anonymous Client
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Multi Award Winning Media Solicitors

Taylor Hampton is London’s leading Award Winning Privacy, Defamation and Phone Hacking Solicitors.

  • ACQ5 Country Awards 2025 – Reputation & Crisis Management Law Firm of the Year
  • Chambers & Partners – Ranked in UK 2024
  • Lawyer International Legal 100 2026
  • SME500 UK 2026 – Best Immigration Law Firm of the Year
  • M&A Today Global Awards 2025 Winner
  • Global Business Magazine International Awards 2025 Winner
  • IE 100 Awards Winner 2024 and Global Law Experts Annual Awards 2024
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Our team is on hand for time-critical situations, in particular where an injunction is required. We act efficiently, quickly and with discretion.