Media & Entertainment
In the rapidly evolving and diverse media and entertainment landscape, from traditional broadcasting to digital streaming, and from film production to live events and theme parks, legal expertise is crucial for addressing complex challenges and fostering the success of creative endeavors in a competitive global market. With profound industry knowledge and legal expertise, we adeptly guide clients through the intricacies of this dynamic industry.We offer our clients full-fledged legal services including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, intellectual property, content licensing, talent agreements, competition, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
Film
In the film sector, we primarily represent film production companies and various parties interested in investing in film projects. Leveraging our extensive knowledge and experience in IP law and corporate law, we assist film producers with structuring, drafting and negotiating:
- talent agreements involving screenwriters, directors, actors, music composers, etc.
- joint venture or investment agreements with other producers or investors.
- subcontracting agreements for various aspects of film production, including post-production services.
- license agreements for the distribution or broadcasting of films in movie theatres, TV, or digital platforms, among others.
We also advise investor clients on matters including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, tax implications, intellectual property, and other relevant areas pertaining to investments in film projects.
Music
The music industry is undergoing a significant transformation due to digitalization, particularly in the shift towards digital distribution and consumption. This evolution has profoundly influenced marketing and monetization strategies, as well as the measures employed to safeguard copyright against piracy. In this evolving landscape, utilising our expertise in copyright and commercial contracts, we assist a diverse range of clients — including individual artists, music publishers, edition companies and various intermediaries involved in the distribution, streaming, and consumption of music — in dealing with legal complexities. Our services in the music industry include drafting and negotiating songwriting, publishing, licensing, digital copyright management and edition agreements, and representing clients in music-related copyright disputes.
Social Media
Social media, connecting millions of users, forms a business ecosystem with diverse actors including social media platforms, brand owners, influencers, content providers, and advertising intermediaries. We offer a full range of services to these actors, including legal assistance relating to influencer partnerships, brand endorsements, sponsored content collaborations, and advertising agreements. We also advise clients on a range of regulatory matters, including internet regulations, e-commerce laws, and data protection.
Theme Parks
We represent one of the largest amusement park operators in the EMEA Region. Our IP team assists the client in drafting and negotiating license agreements for creating theme parks based on characters and themes from famous film productions or other copyrighted works. Additionally, we support the client in structuring and negotiating joint ventures with prestigious producers to develop content for new theme parks.