Entertainment law

Every contract has specific terms that set out the rights and obligations of the parties. Having a contract reviewed or professionally drafted is essential to ensure your creative and commercial interests are being protected.

We are experienced at drafting, reviewing and advising our clients in contractual matters, including negotiating with third parties.

Sponsorship and ambassador agreements outline the terms under which individuals or organisations (such as athletes, celebrities and influencers) promote or endorse the sponsor’s products or services.

We assist clients by negotiating and drafting agreements that outline the terms and obligations of both parties, including the deliverables, and financial and legal aspects of the services to protect our client’s interests.

An influencer agreement is a contract that outlines the terms under which an influencer will promote a brand’s products or services. We assist clients by drafting and negotiating the agreement to ensure clear terms, protect intellectual property rights, and comply with advertising codes and the Australian Consumer Law.

A podcast production agreement outlines terms for creating, distributing, and monetising a podcast, specifying the party’s roles, rights, and compensation.

A talent agreement sets out the legal and commercial terms for hiring an individual’s services, including their roles, compensation, duration, and rights for their work. Talent agreements cover a range of different circumstances, including music, film, television, theatre, dance, sports and advertising,

Copyright advice assists individuals and organisations regarding creating or using original content, licensing works, protecting intellectual property, resolving infringement issues, or ensuring compliance with copyright laws to secure rights and avoid legal disputes.

Agreements in entertainment law are critical in ensuring the party’s rights and obligations are clearly defined and reflect each party’s intentions. This area of the law is complex and requires carefully drafted agreements to ensure the relevant commercial agreements are both legal and enforceable.

We advise clients on how to protect and leverage IP assets, including trade marks, designs copyrights, and trade secrets. We provide expert legal advice tailored to the client’s specific IP needs and goals, helping them make informed decisions about protecting, managing, and licensing their IP portfolios.

Getting professional advice from the outset helps avoid disagreements and costly disputes.

We assist clients in establishing optimal business structures, including companies, trusts, joint ventures, and partnerships, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with business goals and risk management.

We draft and review legally binding contractor and services agreements to ensure clear terms, protect legal rights, and prevent disputes by setting out the applicable rights, obligations, liabilities and compensation.

We assist clients with preparing legal actions and strategies to protect and enforce their intellectual property rights when they are being infringed or threatened.

We assist clients in entertainment law disputes, such as conflicts over licensing terms, breaches of commercial terms or enforcement of IP rights. Our dispute resolution services may involve negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.