Bracewell advises Sony Music on acquisition of Amr Diab’s Catalogue of Music

Bracewell LLP advised Sony Music on the successful acquisition of world-renowned artist Amr Diab’s catalogue of music. This deal is the first of its kind for a music catalogue acquisition for an artist in the Middle East region. In addition to the catalogue acquisition, Amr Diab has signed a multi-album deal with Sony Music.

Chris Williams, who led the transaction for Bracewell, commented, “We are delighted to have advised Sony Music in relation to this first-of-its-kind music catalogue acquisition in the Middle East. Many Congratulations to the Sony Music Team led by Rami Mohsen, Jana Media Group, Amr Diab and his legal advisors, Hatem Soliman and Yehia Al Melegi of Soliman Esq. (Attorneys & Consultants).”

Bracewell lawyers involved in the transaction include: partners Christopher R. Williams and Brad Y. Chin; senior associate Amelia Bowring and senior paralegal Ghaidaa Qaraqish.