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Michael Simkins LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of Ed Baden-Powell as a partner with effect from 1 May 2008.
Ed specialises in all aspects of intellectual property and commercial contracts, with a particular focus on entertainment law, new media and sports. He acts for a number of leading rights-owners and entertainers, and advises on a broad range of music contracts, including recording, publishing, management and touring agreements. He also works closely with the firm’s Corporate Group on acquisitions and joint ventures in the media sector.
Before qualifying as a solicitor Ed worked in the music industry. As a member of the band D-Influence, Ed recorded four albums, toured with Michael Jackson and Prince and won a MOBO award for best live act. As founder of his own production company, Ed also won a MOBO award for best producer and produced several hits, including platinum records with Seal and Shola Ama. Ed is currently co-writing a new edition of the Intellectual Property and Media Law Companion for Tottel Publishing.
Paddy Grafton Green, Senior Partner, commented:
“We are delighted that Ed has joined the partnership. He is an immensely talented and dedicated lawyer and brings with him a wealth of legal and non-legal experience. He will be a great asset to us as we develop and grow our commercial practice."
For further information, please contact Euan Lawson on +44 (0)20 7907 3031.
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