UK: BLACKS SOLICITORS RECRUITS MUSIC LAW SPECIALIST

Leeds law firm Blacks Solicitors has appointed a partner to head up its new music law arm.

Pete Bott, who trained at Blacks Solicitors and then worked at boutique music firm Sound Advice (Legal) LLP in London, brings with him a decade of experience in supporting musicians, writers, producers and other music talent, as well as independent record labels and managers.

His expertise spans the key areas of music law, including major and independent record label and publishing deals, music distribution, management, sync licensing and merchandise.

Bott is aiming to expand the music law side of the business and establish a team of home-grown legal talent that will support clients in a complex and challenging sector. He will also provide training to more junior team members in this niche area of legal expertise, and bring on additional senior level team members.

Beth Brindley, the first apprentice to qualify at Blacks Solicitors, will initially support Bott in client work.

Pete Bott said: “London has been well known as the centre of the UK’s music industry for years. The Covid pandemic and evolving technology have helped to change that and given musical talent the opportunity to really thrive outside of the capital.

“After seven years of honing my craft at specialist law firms in London, I felt that it was time to return home to Blacks Solicitors and Yorkshire to offer my support to northern talent in an area of the country where music law specialists are sadly few and far between.”

Chris Allen, managing partner at Blacks Solicitors, added: “Pete’s appointment provides Yorkshire’s growing base of exceptional creative and music talent with a credible alternative to London-centric professional advice. We will work closely to grow this new specialism available to clients, and lay the groundwork for a strong team of legal professionals that will give us the edge over our competitors.”

Source:  https://www.insidermedia.com/news/yorkshire/blacks-solicitors-recruits-music-law-specialist