VAN STRATEN SOLICITORS
Specialising in Media & Entertainment Law
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MOBO AWARDS 2025
Congratulations to everyone nominated for the 2025 MOBO Awards!
In particular, we would like to congratulate our clients Jordan Adetunji, Sampha, 163 margs & Elmiene for their nominations!
ELMIENE BRITS 2025
Congratulations to our client Elmiene on being shortlisted for BRITs Rising Star 🌟
CHRIS LEONARD X DYNAMITE SONGS
Congratulations to our client Chris Leonard on the sale of his songwriting catalogue and neighbouring rights to Dynamite Songs. We were delighted to have assisted Chris with this deal.
'KEHLANI' TIKTOK BILLBOARD NO.1
Congratulations to our client Jordan Adetunji on being ranked no.1 on TikTok Billboard Top 50 with ‘Kehlani’.
SAMPHA AIM AWARDS
MARK MORRISON DEAL
Congratulations to our client Sampha who emerged as one of this year's biggest winners at The AIM Awards last week. Sampha picked up the award for Best Independent Track in association with Meta for his 2023 single 'Spirit 2.0' and Best Independent Video in association with Vevo for his track 'Only'.
Congratulations to our client Mark Morrison on his rights deal with Seeker Music. We are delighted to have advised Mark throughout this process.
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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