International law firm Proskauer Rose has promoted Alexander Kaplan to partner.
Kaplan is based in New York and specialises in copyright law. Notable clients include hip hop musician Eminem, pop group U2 and solo pop acts Lady Gaga and Madonna. He has also represented media companies including Warner Bros. Records and Sony BMG Music Entertainment Group.
He has also been involved in trademark disputes and has represented companies in the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries.
Kaplan is among 14 promotions at the firm announced yesterday (November 5).
Joseph Leccese, chairman of Proskauer, said: “We are very pleased to announce our newest partners and senior counsel for 2014.
“Each is a highly respected and talented lawyer,” he added.