Best known for its expertise in the music industry, Russells Solicitors is home to a digital and technology practice that attracts frequent instructions from rights holders, emerging digital platforms and individual talent. The team is led by Alex Cole, who advises start-ups and individuals on AI, digital rights licensing, web3 and other key digital issues. Henry Priestley is active in disputes involving digital issues. This is also a key area of expertise for Alice Rudge, whose performance in AI and digital royalties-related claims is noteworthy.
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‘What makes Russells unique beyond its never ending abilities as a media law firm is the care and consideration.’
‘Alex Cole is astute, attentive and vastly knowledgeable - for Alex being given a problem is almost a joy. His intellectual and analytical brain thrives on any challenge put before him.’
‘Excellent knowledge of specific/ niche areas of digital media law and how they interact within the music business.’
‘Alex Cole is always quick to respond, pleasant to deal with and explains things well.’
Kernmandanten
- Twiggy
- Amir Soleymani
- UMG Recordings, Inc.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Twiggy on an agreement with Condé Nast regarding her involvement in a digital campaign for Vogue (in conjunction with eBay).
- Representing art collector Amir Soleymani in a claim against an NFT trading platform in relation to the terms governing an auction for digital art by the artist “Beeple”.
- Representing UMG Recordings Inc. in a High Court case concerning the calculation of digital royalties payable to Declan Colgan Music Ltd by UMG.
Anwält*innen
Praxisleitung
Alex Cole
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Henry Prisetley; Alice Rudge