Executive Turntable: Lawyer Who Advised on BMG-Concord Deal Joins Nixon Peabody; THE·TEAM Adds Teammates

Global law firm Nixon Peabody has added Matt Finkelstein as a partner and head of its music practice.

Joining from ArentFox Schiff, Finkelstein handles transactions and copyright matters on behalf of record labels, music publishers, artists, songwriters, catalog investors and concert venues.

Finkelstein recently advised BMG in its blockbuster merger with Concord, and he’s worked on major catalog and royalty stream deals for the music of the Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Simon & Garfunkel, the Pointer Sisters and John Legend.

Finkelstein also represented Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones in advocating for artist royalty rights before the U.S.

Copyright Office in 2023.

Related Former RCA Executive Val Pensa Launches Moonstruck Management & Marketing Firm Dan Rys Nic Mayne , co-leader of Nixon Peabody’s entertainment and sports team, said in a statement, “Matt is one of the most recognized transactional lawyers in the music industry, with a client roster and track record that speak for themselves.

His arrival deepens our firm’s longstanding music capabilities and enhances our service to clients across the music ecosystem.

As clients navigate new technologies and revenue streams, Matt brings the industry fluency and transactional sophistication needed to help them move forward.” Nixon Peabody also brought on Los Angeles associate Taylor J.

Coley , who joins the firm as a member of the music practice and corporate group.

Finkelstein and Mayne’s hires continue the recent growth trajectory of the firm’s entertainment & sports team, which added Boston counsel Rick Goulding and Los Angeles associates Loren Shokes and Samantha Wainaina earlier this year. — Rachel Scharf Read on for info about more recent hires, promotions and executive moves across the music business.