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Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw advise EMI on deal with Robbie Williams
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15 October 2002 - Robbie Williams recently signed one of the UK's biggest record deals with music industry giant EMI Recorded Music ("EMI"). Ian Hanson (Executive Vice-President, Business Affairs and Commercial Marketing), and Chris Ancliff (Senior Vice-President, Legal Affairs and Associate General Counsel) led the team from EMI which was supported by a Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw team lead by Partner Richard Page. The highly innovative agreement sees EMI working closely with Robbie in his non-recording activities including touring, publishing and merchandising. The deal continues a trend towards an integrated relationship in the entertainment business that will provide a multi-platform approach to the respective elements of recording, live work, film and television. Commenting on the deal Paul Maher, Head of Corporate said, "EMI is a longstanding client of the firm and we are absolutely delighted that we advised on one of the music industry's biggest ever record deals in the UK". The Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw team also included Partners Paul Maher, Stephen Walsh and Stephen Gare supported by Assistants Gary Cooper and Susannah Cope. Further information Richard Page Partner +44 (0)20 7782 8787 Paul Maher Partner +44 (0)20 7782 8815 Stephanie Bates Partner +44 (0)20 7782 8833

 
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