Tom is a lawyer who focuses on entertainment content and technology with a particular expertise in music. With over 20 years’ leading complex transactions in the media sector, he has unique insight into the commercial, legal and technological drivers shaping the future of the industry. Tom is Founder of Music Tech London a venture forum for innovation in music. Previously he co-founded Artist Royalty Collective and the start-up Moondog Books, a digital book platform for kids. He consults to media & technology clients looking to grow their business through innovation. His clients include technology platforms, live event promoters and investors in music rights.Tom forged his career at a London city law firm which specialised in media. He handled transactions in publishing, music and film, as well as advising start-ups - working with entrepreneurs and investors. As Senior Executive in Accenture Digital Services Tom headed up commercial activities for Accenture’s Digiplug subsidiary and was part of the senior executive team that transformed the division, extending its reach from music by incorporating distribution and digital rights management of other entertainment content, including TV, film and books. Prior to Accenture, Tom was Senior Vice President, Business Affairs & Business Development at Universal Music Group International in London. During a period of rapid transformation for the global music industry, Tom was a part of the core team that navigated the transition from a physical to a digital business and oversaw diversification into artist management, merchandising, live events and endorsement. Major transactions included the €1.63bn acquisition of BMG Music Publishing, which led Universal to become the world's largest music content company, and the public offer for FTSE-listed Sanctuary Group Plc., a leading music and artist management company; the disposal of Universal’s stakes in MTV Asia and MTV India to Viacom; and numerous acquisitions, joint ventures and commercial arrangements across every major European country as well as key territories in Asia.