Simon Rodkin Music Solicitors, Finchley, London, UK
Central London: 020 7112 8841   |   Finchley Central: 020 8446 6223

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General Summary of Services

  • By David Nash
  • 28 Jul, 2018

What are you paying for?

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Our law firm is built from the foundations of it's two Partners and their understanding that a legal practice most grow with the needs of its clientele. Hence it's branching out into the Entertainment and Music industry.

We have an experienced Music Law Consultant (David A.Nash), who is very knowledgeable in relation to music law contracts, terms and rates to press for, as well as royalty registrations and collection as well as an understanding of the needs of artists as they embark on their foray in Music, Film & Television.

The firm has assisted many clients across the entertainment and music industry to secure lucrative contractual opportunities. Negotiating favourable terms and conditions in Music Publishing, Recording as well as Management, Licensing and we continue to secure new clients across the industry.

We will not charge our clients for our initial assessment of their matter.

Our fees will start from £750 plus VAT for a summary review of a draft agreement. For this fee we will review the contract and advise clients on the suggestions that we have for a better and more workable contract. All additional work; negotiating on clients behalf with 3rd party labels, publisher's will be charged at our standard hourly rate. Our fees are reasonable to amend and/or negotiate the terms of a draft contract. 

We respect that at the ‘fledgling’ stages of a career money can be restricted and with that in mind we will, where necessary agree to a payment plan to suit our clients current situation. This will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

For certain engagements we would request the record label/publisher to cover our reasonable costs.

We have offices in London and Hertfordshire.


Our telephone numbers are;-
Finchley, North London Office 0208 446 6223
Bloomsbury, Central London Office, 0207 112 8841
Hatfield, Hertfordshire Office, 01707 830 244

Potential new clients may simply complete the 'Need Our Help' form on our CONTACT page and our Music Consultant will contact you directly within 3 hours of receipt.

By David Nash 30 Jan, 2019
We are extremely proud that we now represent Artists, Producers, Songwriters and DJs that we have successfully negotiated long-term deals with major Record Companies.
By David Nash 07 Nov, 2018
Our Music & Entertainment legal department could still be considered in the embryonic stages and in fact we are and actively embrace this.
By David Nash 05 Aug, 2018
My hourly rate for music industry legal services is £250 plus VAT (contractual reviews, creation, negotiations, copyright infringements, artist disputes)
By David Nash 21 May, 2018
A community of Writers, Artists and Producers have, over the last eighteen months approached this firm seeking Legal support and creative advice.
By David Nash 19 May, 2018
With a new generation of Composers/Producers comes the fresh understanding that their legal rights are not being explained to them. 
By David Nash 19 May, 2018
As with any new business, it takes some time to find your particular niche and we have attracted the very finest young new breed of musical entrepreneurs.
By David Nash 29 Mar, 2018
Sometimes, as an Artist, you may find yourself in the midst of a legal situation that is all consuming. You can reach out to a music industry solicitor for support.
By David A.Nash 16 Feb, 2018
Without question one of the most important matters that can be overlooked is budgeting for your legal requirements throughout your recording/publishing matter.
By David A.Nash 03 Feb, 2018
Transparency is essential to build a united team
By David Nash 02 Feb, 2018
The Business of music and its manufacturing/creative results is a Business and if it is not treated as such your business will fail and you will receive no income.
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