Mark Krais
UK Guide 2025
Band 1 : Media & Entertainment: Music: Non-contentious
Band 1
About
Provided by Mark Krais
Practice Areas
Mark Krais graduated from Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford with a first-class honours degree in Jurisprudence in 1990. Admitted in 1993.
Mark’s clients include event companies, investors, entrepreneurs, live agents, advertising agencies, festival owners, record and publishing companies, high-profile sports people as well as major artists, and song writers, including Ed Sheeran, Elton John and the Rolling Stones.
Since 2011, Mark has ranked in Chambers UK Band 1 for his high-profile non-contentious work in London and UK-wide and experience of advising on international live events. Mark wins praise for his in-depth music expertise, especially with regard to live work and “has a much sought-after specialism in international live events and tours for some of the biggest brands in music history.” Interviewees applaud Mark for being “extremely sensible” and note that he is “very knowledgeable about the music industry as a whole – not just the law but also the business and the people involved”. With regards to his negotiating skills, he is described as “a master” and “his timing is outstanding” – interviewees are “endlessly impressed”.
Chambers Review
UK
Mark Krais is a leading specialist in tours and live events, and acts for artists, promoters, festival owners and music publishers. He also advises talent and record labels on recording, publishing and sponsorship agreements as well as copyright infringement issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mark is one of the top lawyers in the world."
"Mark is one of the top lawyers in the world."