PRACTICE AREA 04

Entertainment, investments & intellectual property

We advise artists, promoters and businesses in music, comedy, literature, film, television and related ventures. Our work includes the contracts, intellectual property and investment arrangements behind creative projects.

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AMAECHEI & AMAECHI · NIGERIA
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Protect the work.
Plan the business.

A creative project can involve several contributors and several kinds of rights. Clear agreements help everyone understand who controls the work, how it may be used, how income is shared and what happens if a project or partnership ends.

The firm’s published scope covers music, comedy, literature, film and television, alongside engagement and venture agreements, copyright, trade marks, industrial designs, collaborations, property transactions and investment matters.

Creative rights
and commercial terms.

From a creator engagement agreement to a production or licensing arrangement, the documents should reflect how the project will actually be made, financed and distributed.

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Creative and media ventures

Legal support for artists, promoters and businesses working in music, comedy, literary writing, film, documentaries, television and related fields.

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Entertainment contracts

Drafting and review of engagement agreements, transaction contracts, subcontracts, venture management agreements and services arrangements.

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Copyright and creative rights

Advice on copyright ownership and protection, licensing and rights questions connected to creative work and media projects.

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Brands and industrial property

Support with trade names, trademarks, industrial designs and devices, including registration and renewal considerations.

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Partnerships and collaborations

Legal guidance on alliances, collaborations, joint ventures and partnership structures within the entertainment industry.

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Investment and asset transactions

Due diligence and consultancy relating to property and asset acquisitions or sales, real estate transactions and capital market matters.

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Share the context

Tell us what has happened, what you need to decide and any dates or documents that matter.

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Understand the position

We review the relevant facts and explain the issues, options and points that need attention.

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Agree the next steps

We discuss a suitable scope of work and what action, documentation or representation may follow.

Information on this page is general and does not constitute legal advice. Contact the firm to discuss the facts of your matter.

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your matter.

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