“The only notes that matter come in wads” Malcolm McLaren
Expert advice is given by the Company at all levels. Historically Nick Pedgrift has been involved in the very early stage of clients development, from attending The Corrs first ever gig and U2's second-ever (UK) gig to advising twice Grammy-nominee Corinne Bailey Rae on her publishing arrangements, even before her first show-case. Nick had worked with many Eurovision winners including Bucks Fizz and Katrina and the Waves.
His management experience has given him an exclusive insight into the music business. This uniquely informed his work as a lawyer. The Company does not shop bands for record deals but once offers are obtained, contacts at the very top level can result in the very best commercial terms being obtained. Once a record deal is in place the company will helps secure the most lucrative publishing deals.
"There are known unknowns and unknown unknowns" Donald Rumsfeld
The Company has a wide range of contacts at the highest level, representing clients on the purchase and sale of catalogues and selling of rights to royalty streams. Catalogues represented for sale include the Pretenders, Alison Limerick's "Where Love Lives" and the legendary House Sounds of Chicago and DJ International catalogues from Chicago. Nick oversaw the sale of the EG catalogue (Roxy Music, Brian Eno) to BMG in private practice..
I'm checking my royalty statements Composer of White Christmas Irving Berlin on being asked how he was spending his 101st birthday.
The Company facilitates audit and royalty inspections, arranging full audits and desktop inspections, working with experienced auditors, interpreting relevant clauses in the respective contracts.