While we take pride in leveraging technology and smart processes to deliver unmatched value and efficiency, we understand that what our clients appreciate most, is the exceptional team that provides our services.
Meet the Team
Richard Hoare
Ridley Waterhouse
Sophie Day
Jen O'Neil
Giselle Allier
Mitch Bagguley
Harriet Yeates
Lizzie Ball
Emma Endicott
Join our dynamic team! If you're passionate and talented, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV to [email protected]
A Note From Our Founder
Before I founded Hoare Associates in 2015, I spent many years working at a leading traditional music law firm. It was a team of brilliant individuals, but collaboration wasn’t always a priority.
Building our business from the ground up, we’ve adopted a fresh approach, utilising collaborative tools and processes such as Kanban, Lean, and Agile methodologies, which are commonplace in tech and other sectors.
Contracts underpin everything in the modern music business, but the processes for handling them often feel outdated, like a relic from the 20th century. At Hoare Associates, we aim to change that, one deal at a time.
A crucial aspect of making the contracting process run smoothly is a focus on better negotiation. During lockdown, I had the privilege of writing a book on negotiation for the inspiring DO Book Co. The central theme of that book? You guessed it: collaboration!
Do Deal
We negotiate constantly, both in work and in life. Securing the best deal for ourselves or our clients can often feel like a tug of war. But what if the process was more collaborative and led to successful long-term partnerships?
Featuring case studies from Glastonbury Festival and films like True Grit, this book is an essential read before any negotiation. Soon, you'll approach the bargaining table with new skills and greater confidence, no matter the cards you’re holding. Deal?