Sid Fohrman Named Among Billboard’s ‘Top Music Lawyers’ 2025
April 25, 2025
Sidney Fohrman, chair of Paul Hastings’ Music Industry practice, has been named among Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers 2025.
Sid was recognized for his work on several major transactions last year. As outside music counsel to Create Music Group, Sid and his team advised on a number of music catalog and company acquisitions, including deadmau5’s recording and publishing catalogs and label, and a $165 million investment from private equity firm Flexpoint Ford at a $1 billion valuation. The article also highlights Sid’s work with Primary Wave (including Village People catalog), BMG, HYBE America and ByteDance/TikTok on a wide range of matters and initiatives.
The annual list honors “the savviest legal counselors throughout the music industry.”
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