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Julian Bentley

Julian is a Partner in our Media and Entertainment team. Julian has specialised in entertainment and commercial law for more than 30 years and his clients include independent record companies, music publishers, recording artists, composers, record producers, advertising agencies and comedians. Prior to joining Hamlins, Julian was a founding partner of commercial law firm, Swan Turton, which he joined from Simkins Partnership where he was an Equity Partner. His early career embedded his understanding of and commitment to the entertainment industry. Julian initially worked as a tour manager overseeing the live performances of musicians in the UK and Europe, before moving into management, guiding the careers of recording artists, actors and comedians. · Hamlins LLP

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About

Partner in Hamlins LLP's Media and Entertainment team with more than 30 years' experience in entertainment and commercial law, representing independent record companies, music publishers, recording artists, composers, record producers, advertising agencies and comedians. He was a founding partner of Swan Turton and previously an Equity Partner at Simkins Partnership; earlier in his career he worked as a tour manager and in management of recording artists, actors and comedians.

Practice areas

Media & EntertainmentCommercialTechnology, Media & TelecomsMusic

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Expertise

Music industryMusic publishingRecord companiesRecording artists & producersArtist and talent managementLive touringAdvertising agenciesComedy