Practice Areas

Entertainment Law

The entertainment industry is a diverse industry and covers activities such as radio, television, visual arts, film, music and theatre. These respective activities have their own specific rules, case law, custom and trade unions.

You may be a songwriter, singer, filmmaker, actor, own a recording studio, our in-house legal team has the relevant training and experience to guide you through legal issues encountered in the industry. We can advise on the appropriate legal structure, negotiate the terms of your agreement, proffer advice on the protection of trademark, copyright and address infringement issues as well as advise on protective measures to secure the collection and distribution of royalties. We also assist parties in the management and resolution of disputes ensuing from the activities in this sector.

Our firm has significant experience in negotiation and drafting entertainment industry contracts. We have also been involved in the resolution of disputes outside the court system pertaining to the infringement of intellectual property in the field.