VAN STRATEN SOLICITORS
Specialising in Media & Entertainment Law
KEEP UP TO DATE WITH VSS
NO BALL GAMES
ELMIENE SOLD OUT ALLY PALLY
Congratulations to our new client 'No Ball Games' on their recent headline performance at the 02 Academy Islington.
You can listen to their track 'Queen Mississippi' on Spotify now
Congratulations to our client Elmiene on his sold out show at Ally pally last night!
BACK IN THE HABIT
Congratulations to our client Beverley Knight on her powerhouse return to Sister Act in the West End! Catch her until 8 June at the Dominion Theatre.
JAMAL MOHAMMED SIGNS FIRST PRO DEAL
Congratulations to Jamal Mohammed on signing his first pro deal.
We are thrilled to announce that Jamal Mohammed has signed his first professional contract with West Bromwich Albion!
BOBBY TENCH
Veteran vocalist and guitarist Bobby Tench – dies, aged 79.
All of us here at Van Straten would like to offer our thoughts and condolences to our client Bobby Tench's family & friends during this time.
DEAD CLUB CITY DELUXE
One week of Dead Club City Deluxe.
Congrats to our clients Nothing But Thieves
ABOUT US
Within our firm, we represent corporate clients and talent who work across the entire media spectrum, including recording artists, songwriters, music producers, broadcasters, models, celebrities and other individuals that are frequently in the public eye.
We offer our services to both established clients and those at the formative stages of their career. Aside from individual counsel, our team is able to advise on the primary business and legal affairs relating to the specific industries and each of our representatives specialise in individual sectors.
Our goal is to create a fluent working environment between our firm and its clients. At the core of our values is our belief in the need to provide a personal service which is informal and approachable but also honest and forthright.
OUR TEAM
Adam Van Straten is a highly accomplished lawyer, equipped with a compelling track record in advising on contractual and related issues for, in particular, the talent side of the entertainment, media and sporting worlds.
Adam is particularly well connected in Los Angeles, the Entertainment capital of the world. He is an Intermediary with The Football Association and is listed as an expert for the Music Industry in the Legal Experts Guide. Adam was formerly Head of Media at Magrath & Co and before this he was a Partner at Mishcon de Reya, both in London.
Working alongside Adam are Mansour Mansour (Solicitor), Raphael Adekunle (Paralegal) and Elysia Mathias (Office Manager & PA to Adam).
Mansour has assisted a number of clients in brand protection (e.g. trade mark registration and advice), negotiating and drafting various influencer/campaign agreements as well as licencing agreements. Additionally, he is expanding his media practice to include music and media entertainment contracts.
2023 MMF nominated Music breakthrough Manager of the year Raphael is no stranger to the music industry; from managing Brit nominated artists such as S1MBA and achieving charting success with various clients Law graduate Raphael has done plenty deals in his time. With prior experience in drafting/ negotiating music contracts and a vast network of contacts across the industry, Raphael has now taken the step to further his law career here at Van Straten.
Adam Van Straten
PRINCIPAL
Elysia Mathias
OFFICE MANAGER
Mansour Mansour
SOLICITOR
Raphael Adekunle
PARALEGAL
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