Billboard Names Matt Finkelstein a Top Music Lawyer Again

Billboard highlighted Matt’s representation of rock legends Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, winning a victory for them and all songwriters and their heirs who exercise termination rights under US Copyright Law, by successfully persuading the Copyright Office to revoke a rule of the Mechanical Licensing Collective that had resulted in terminated publishers continuing to receive MLC royalties after their rights had been terminated. In addition, Billboard highlighted Matt’s representation of BMG in its acquisition of Paul Simon’s royalty income from Simon & Garfunkel recordings, as well as his neighboring rights income, representing a substantial stake in Simon’s work.

Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers for 2025 listings are based on firm and peer nominations. Matt was chosen by the publication’s editors and is considered an essential resource for the industry.

Matt is head of ArentFox Schiff’s Music practice and is well-regarded throughout the music industry, known for his practical and client-focused approach. The marquee music practice represents a diverse spectrum of clients, including recording artists, songwriters, copyright owners, music licensees and purchasers and sellers of music rights and royalty income. Matt has led and managed well over $1 billion in music catalog purchase and sale transactions. In addition to the Billboard accolade, Chambers ranks the practice as a top music practice.

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