The British Are Coming ... for American Song Rights

Lance Phillips is a Partner in the Digital Media and Music Groups at Sheridans.

His work focuses primarily on artist-based music/media agreements (recording, music publishing, composing, merchandise, producer, management, branding, print publishing) – specifically, on digital, interactive, VR, AI, web3, metaverse, online and mobile exploitation of music and content, music in the computer games, film/TV, interactive and technology start-up sectors, interactive software/applications, software and content licensing, digital distribution, branding, merchandising and sponsorship, image and intellectual property rights and advising on music rights’ acquisition, licensing and use, and book/print/e-book publishing.

Lance also advises clients on the sale and purchase of music assets including catalogue recording and music publishing rights, and has been involved in a number of high-value and high-profile sale and acquisition transactions.

Lance acts for highly established and new artists, independent labels/publishers/distributors, tech companies from start-ups to fully-funded, advertising agencies, content providers, computer games companies, design agencies, creative production companies, digital providers and platforms within the music, media, tech and digital/interactive sectors.

Martin Maguire is the Director of Business Development at PRS for Music. He leads a high-performing global team dedicated to delivering new business opportunities to prospective songwriter and existing publisher members. With over 16 years of expertise in the music industry, he specializes in strategy, licensing, relationship management, negotiation, and public advocacy. His mission is to create meaningful, high-impact member engagement and grow their global network of performing and mechanical rights holders through innovative approaches and collaborative partnerships. His background includes building and executing PRS’s global acquisition and retention strategies to expand their membership base, focusing on top-tier members and high-potential growth regions. He serves as a public advocate for PRS/MCPS/ICE, delivering thought leadership and promoting the strengths of these organisations across national and international platforms. Throughout his career, he has focused on fostering industry-leading relationships, strengthening partnerships, and consistently driving value and growth in their service to music creators and publishers.

Bill Hochberg is a recognized specialist in music and media law. As a thought leader, he writes regularly in Forbes and has contributed to other pre-eminent publications including The Atlantic and Wired. Bill speaks on industry-changing issues at South-by-Southwest, the Beverly Hills Bar Association and other key forums. From recording and publishing deals to film, TV and experiential projects to copyright disputes and catalog valuations, Bill handles many and varied music and media matters with a pragmatic and innovative approach that has delivered outstanding results for clients. He is a member of the President’s Council of the New England Conservatory, the Board of Directors of New Music USA and is rated as a Super Lawyer.