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MUSIC LAW

 
The New Zealand music scene has never been more exciting, more vibrant, or brimming with more potential than it is right now. At McLaughlin Law we have the specialist expertise to advise you on your endeavours in the music industry. Whether you are a solo artist, a band, a DJ, a producer, a manager, a publisher, want to start your own record label or want to start your own online music store, McLaughlin Law can give you the advice and guidance you need.
 
Our IT Law and Commercial Law expertise also means we can advise you on not only the specific music legal issues but also help you out with company structures and contracts of all types as well as making sure you are aware of the issues that abound, and those that are on the horizon, in terms of the internet and digital music.

At McLaughlin Law we are also keen to support emerging artists and those breaking into the music industry and consequently to get you going we may be able to provide you with a certain amount of free legal advice as part of our Leg Up Scheme. Click here to find out more about the Leg Up Scheme.

Our clients inlcude amongst others:  
 
  • - Phil Rudd (the drummer from AC/DC)
  • - Hollie Smith
  • - The Mint Chicks
  • - Op Shop
  • - Shapeshifter
  • - Tiki Taane
  • - Nesian Mystik
  • - Anika Moa
  • - Pluto
  • - White Birds and Lemons
  • - One of New Zealand's largest mobile telecommunication services companies with respect to their digital music servcies.

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