Robert Lee

Robert Lee co-founded Lee & Thompson in 1983 and is now a consultant at the firm. Since he qualified in 1970 he has been pre-eminent in his chosen field. The opening lyrics of Roxy Music's 1972 debut single "Virginia Plain" are "Make me a deal and make it straight, all signed and sealed I'll take it to Robert Lee I'll show it…". Earlier in his career, Robert acted for many of the large independent record companies which have now been acquired by the majors including A&M Records, Virgin Records, Anchor Records, Island Records and Tamla Motown. He now acts for a number of high-profile recording artists. Robert is frequently instructed as an expert witness in music industry disputes. In addition, he has developed an expertise in relation to book publishing deals and acts for an increasing number of music business executives in relation to their employment arrangements. · Lee & Thompson LLP

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Robert Lee co-founded Lee & Thompson in 1983 and is now a consultant at the firm. Qualified in 1970, he is a long-standing specialist in the music industry who acts for record companies and high-profile recording artists, is frequently instructed as an expert witness in music-industry disputes, and advises on book publishing deals and employment arrangements for music business executives.

Practice areas

Media & EntertainmentPublishingEmploymentLitigation

Office

England

Lee & Thompson LLP · Robert Lee co-founded Lee & Thompson in 1983 and is now a consultant at the firm. Since he qualified in 1970 he has been pre-eminent in his chosen field. The opening lyrics of Roxy Music's 1972 debut single "Virginia Plain" are "Make me a deal and make it straight, all signed and sealed I'll take it to Robert Lee I'll show it…". Earlier in his career, Robert acted for many of the large independent record companies which have now been acquired by the majors including A&M Records, Virgin Records, Anchor Records, Island Records and Tamla Motown. He now acts for a number of high-profile recording artists. Robert is frequently instructed as an expert witness in music industry disputes. In addition, he has developed an expertise in relation to book publishing deals and acts for an increasing number of music business executives in relation to their employment arrangements.

England

Expertise

Recorded music / record companies (including A&M, Virgin, Anchor, Island, Tamla Motown)Recording artistsMusic industry disputes (expert witness)Book publishing dealsEmployment arrangements for music business executives

Admissions

Qualified 1970 (England)