A highly experienced lawyer advising clients across the music and wider entertainment industries. He is recognised for his collaborative approach and for offering clear, commercial advice on complex transactions and strategic issues.
Recognised independently as a “Next Generation Partner” in music law by The Legal 500, Tim has also been recommended in Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers list and Spear’s Corporate Lawyers Index, reflecting his standing within the industry.
Tim’s practice spans both transactional and talent work. He specialises in acting on music catalogue deals, acting for both buyers and sellers on high-value acquisitions and disposals, as well as representing labels, music publishers and management companies. Alongside this, as a musician himself, Tim is proud to represent a broad range of talent, both in the music industry, including established and emerging artists, songwriters and producers, and the podcast world, acting for high-profile podcast hosts. He supports music industry initiatives having worked with the UK Government’s working group to foster greater transparency within the industry, as well as his active involvement with the Music Managers Forum. Clients value Tim’s industry knowledge, responsiveness and ability to blend legal precision with commercial understanding.
Tim has been a Partner in Lee & Thompson’s Music group since 2021, having joined the firm in 2013. Tim is an Associate Member of the Music Managers Forum.
