Mike Shepherd
Partner
Mike is a dual qualified lawyer (England and Wales & New York) specialising in litigation with an emphasis on media & entertainment and IP disputes. Chambers and Partners records that Mike is “a real tactician” and has “tremendous expertise” - the Legal 500 has described him as "a knowledgeable, technically able and an excellent litigator".
Chris Phillips
Partner
Chris specialises in commercial transactions and copyright law. He co-wrote the textbook Music Business Agreements (3rd Edition) and is also a dual qualified lawyer (England and Wales & New York). He is listed as one of the top 25 solicitors in the directory "The Legal & Accountancy 50 - The best lawyers and accountants in the music industry".
Partner
Nick specialises in insolvency law, commercial law and litigation. Nick deals with all aspects of corporate and personal insolvency work and has a broad experience in commercial law as well as litigation matters, from simple debt recovery to complex multi-jurisdictional high value claims. Nick is a member of the Insolvency Lawyers' Association and the Association of Business Recovery Professionals.
Nick Melin
Partner
Vivienne specialises in commercial litigation and property transactions. Her corporate client base is drawn from new business start-ups and small to medium enterprise firms mainly in the leisure, media and retail industries.
Vivienne Haynes
Partner
James originally practiced as a barrister with a particular focus on intellectual property matters before requalifying as a solicitor and subsequently founding Collins Long. As a well-known litigator and a commercial lawyer James represents clients from across the music industry. James is a regular music industry seminar speaker and industry panellist, and is ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories.
James Collins
Partner
Simon specialises in the music industry. Before joining Cadence Solicitors, Simon was a founder of respected music-law firm Collins Long. He represents talent from emerging artists to international stars, across all genres from Classical to Drill to Film Music. He is featured in the Billboard Top Lawyers List; clients include winners of Academy Awards, Grammys, BAFTAs, Ivor Novellos, BRITs and Mercury nominees.
Simon Long
Partner
Darrell predominantly deals with high net worth divorce and financial cases, but also has extensive experience in acting for unmarried couples with property disputes, children cases and couples requiring pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements. Darrell has extensive experience in complex valuations, accountancy and taxation issues, and cases with interjurisdictional elements.
Darrell Webb
Senior Associate
Stephen practises matrimonial law, helping people with pre-nuptial agreements, divorce, financial settlements, and to resolve arrangements for children (including international child abduction). Stephen also helps unmarried people dealing with property claims. As a member of Resolution, Stephen’s approach is to try to reduce animosity and to focus on relevant issues in a constructive fashion.
Stephen Talbot
Legal Executive
Janet is a Retired Member of the Institute of Legal Executives specialising in commercial and residential property with over 30 years’ experience. She has acted for clients in the world of music, art, fashion, television, stage, politics, and housing associations and union members. Many of her clients have stayed with her over the years and she retains a busy practice.
Janet Thacker
Consultant
Nick is a consultant and his practice has a wide commercial spread, with particular expertise is in the areas of contract negotiation and contentious variation of agreements in the music industry. He is a veteran music industry lawyer and was responsible for the seminal case of Macaulay v Schroeder Music Publishing Co Ltd. Following his personal experiences Nick also has expertise in residential leases and mansion blocks.
Nick Kanaar
Consultant
Leighton specialises in film finance, mostly serving the commercial, entertainment, and banking sectors. He has worked on film financing with a diverse range of clients regarding banking, equity, and international tax incentives, offering strategic advice to producers, banks, and commercial equity investors. Leighton enjoys being part of the entrepreneurial side of film financing and production and music promotion.
Leighton Lloyd
Consultant
Nick qualified as a solicitor in 1988 and has been involved in professional sport for some 30 years. He has substantial experience in a litigation matters, including defamation, particularly in a sports context, as well as in commercial issues in the sports environment. Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession has described Nick as "highly regarded amongst lawyers for his expert knowledge of football and the demands and needs of players."
Nick Trainer
Trainee Solicitor
Oliver has spent over 20 years working in the music industry - initially as a radio plugger, then in A&R (records and publishing), and artist management. Oliver joined Cadence Solicitors as a Trainee Solicitor in 2021.
