We have quietly advised on some of the most consequential music IP transactions in history — representing legendary catalogs with discretion, precision, and an unwavering commitment to outcome.
$500M+
Transaction Volume
40+
Catalogs Represented
15–40%
Value Enhancement
While the particulars of each engagement remain confidential, the following representative cases illustrate the caliber of transaction we execute and the sophistication we bring to every mandate.
Advisory on the sale of a complete master recording and publishing catalog to a premier institutional acquirer — one of the defining music IP transactions of the decade.
Consideration
$50M+
Close
8 Weeks
Selected Outcomes
Uncovered $2M+ in unclaimed neighboring rights through a comprehensive forensic royalty audit — revenue the client had never been paid.
Corrected international publishing registrations across multiple territories, increasing annual recurring revenue by 22%.
Engineered a competitive bidding process that yielded a 35% premium over the initial valuation estimate.
Structured terms preserving the artist's creative approval rights over future exploitation of the catalog.
Selected Outcomes
Secured a royalty advance 40% above any prior offer the artist had received, reflecting a deeply informed valuation of streaming catalog performance.
Negotiated highly favorable recoupment terms with minimal operational restrictions on the artist's future work.
Artist retained 100% ownership of all master recordings and publishing — the advance was structured purely against royalty streams.
Established a revolving credit facility against catalog income to fund future production projects.
Structured a multi-million dollar advance for a prolific producer whose streaming catalog demonstrated exceptional and sustained performance metrics.
Facility
$8M
Close
4 Weeks
Orchestrated the sale of a 60% interest in a legendary R&B artist's publishing catalog — designed to unlock significant liquidity while preserving ongoing participation and control.
Consideration
$25M
Retained
40%
Selected Outcomes
Engineered a partial sale structure that preserved significant long-term upside for the artist while delivering substantial immediate liquidity.
Pre-transaction forensic audit increased enterprise valuation by 28% through the identification and correction of systemic underreporting.
Secured robust approval rights on all future commercial exploitation of the catalog.
Artist continues to receive 40% of all future royalty income, with built-in step-up provisions tied to performance thresholds.
Our principals have advised on matters involving catalogs associated with The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Queen, Madonna, Fleetwood Mac, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and numerous other artists of historic significance. Engagements have spanned valuation, audit, transaction advisory, and litigation support for artist estates and institutional stakeholders.
Specific deal terms and client identities remain confidential in accordance with our professional obligations.
We work exclusively with artists, estates, and rights holders whose catalogs merit the highest level of sophistication and discretion.
Absolute Discretion
Confidential engagement for clients of the highest profile
Value Creation
15–40% uplift through forensic audit and strategic positioning
Aligned Interests
Compensation structured to reward outcomes, not activity