Legal Services

Whatever legal issue musicians are facing, for helping to recover unpaid fees or checking out a contract, the Musicians' Union can help with legal advice and more.

Legal services for members

Contract Advisory Service

We can help you make sure that you sign a fair and legal contract

Partnership Advice

Working in a band or with other musicians? We offer group-specific legal advice

Legal Advice & Assistance

Learn more about how musicians can benefit from specialist lawyer advice and assistance.

Non-Work Legal Helpline

Get quick help on family law, consumer law, property law, wills and trusts, and other legal issues through Morrish Solicitors

Personal Injury Claims

We provide a legal benefits package through Morrish Solicitors for you and your family, from personal injury services to low-cost wills

Unpaid Fee Recovery

We can help when you haven't been paid properly for your work

Ask Us First List

Members can seek assistance before engagements using the Ask Us First List

Legal advice

In Conversation: Exploring Partnership Law

Are you working in a band or with other musicians? Join Musicians’ Union In House Solicitor Dawn Rodger, and Tim Northrop from NMD Solicitors, as they explore what a partnership is in music business, why it’s important, and how to go about getting one.

Legal Webinars

Watch legal advice webinars provided by Scottish legal firm Harper Macleod. MU members can view all recordings to learn the legal side of being a musician. Videos include advice on rights, branding, contracts, sampling, copyright and more.

How to be Release Ready

We've partnered with PRS for Music to help explain how independent artists can protect their work and sign profitable agreements. Available only to MU members.

Over £3 Million Recovered for Musicians

In the last year, MU secured over £3,200,000 for musicians through:

Recovery of unpaid fees
Negotiation of contract settlements
Royalty distribution
Recovery of unlawful pay deductions
Negotiation of redundancy claims
Compensation claims for contractual breaches
Recovery of unpaid holiday pay

Your membership pays off.

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Contact the Musicians' Union today

The MU has a network of experienced teams available to help musicians in all areas of the industry. If you have any questions about our services, membership or how the MU could help you, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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Latest news and features

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MU Backs Global Call for Artists’ Rights in AI Music Deals

The MU has joined artists, songwriters and music industry organisations from around the world in signing a new open letter coordinated by the European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA), calling for creators' rights to be respected in AI-related music deals.

Published: 25 June 2026

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MU Shares Solidarity with American Federation of Musicians in Artificial Intelligence Court Case

MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl has written to the American Federation of Musicians (AfM) – our US counterpart – in solidarity as they take Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group to court.

Published: 18 June 2026

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Over £3 Million Returned to Musicians Through MU Support in 2025

From recovering unpaid fees to distributing royalties, MU services helped secure £3.2 million for musicians in 2025. Your membership pays off.

Published: 29 May 2026

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MU Panel Explores Rates, Rights and Royalties at Sound City 2026

At Liverpool Sound City Conference 2026, the MU brought together industry professionals and working musicians for its ‘Money in the Mix’ panel to demystify these issues and offer practical insights into building a sustainable career in session work.

Published: 11 May 2026

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How a new insurance initiative from the MU and its partner Howden could help level the playing field for working musicians.

Published: 30 April 2026

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