Andrés Cabral is a Senior Associate at CMS Mexico, specializing in music law, copyright, and the entertainment and creative industries. His practice focuses on advising a diverse range of stakeholders, including artists, producers, publishers, distributors, and creative companies.
He possesses extensive experience in the negotiation and structuring of recording, publishing, licensing, and production agreements, as well as in copyright protection and catalog administration. His expertise further encompasses clearance, chain of title analysis, royalty structures, and content exploitation models.
Prior to joining CMS, Andrés independently developed and led creative projects within the music industry, providing him with a practical perspective while advising clients on registrations, deal structuring, and contractual negotiations.
Furthermore, he supports clients in catalog-related transactions, content production agreements, and talent arrangements, as well as emerging issues at the intersection of art and technology. He consistently guides clients through the legal and business complexities inherent to the entertainment ecosystem.