Media
Film, Print, Gaming, Tech, Online, Brands & IP, Content, & Art
We work with clients in the Media - Tech, Internet, Brand, TV, Music, & Film industries on the unique issues they face, in order to minimise their risks and maximise their opportunities.
In these spaces we assist clients including multi-national corporations, individual content streamers and producers, media companies, film producers, creative talent, independent studios, bands and solo artists, authors, photographers, designers, retailers, art galleries and artists with regard to the following issues effecting those creating and driving Media:
We advise and assist clients in relation to the legal issues of real world and online content creation, product development, and design.
Recent Experience
Streamer
Assisted and advised a content creator and streamer on their platform agreement, endorsements, and agency agreement. Advised on the establishment of their company.
Clothing Designer
Advised a clothing designer previously operating as a sole trader on corporate structuring, the incorporation of their company, and the protection and commercialisation of their intellectual property.
Podcasters
Advised on copyright and licensing issues.
Film Producers
Assisted and advised the Producers of a feature length film with Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insurance for theatrical release and distribution.
Script writer/creator
Assisted the script writer/creator of a web-based TV series with advice and advocacy regarding an alleged copyright claim.
Publishing/Author Agent
Advised and represented the long-standing agent of a prominent published author on the dissolution of the agreement between the parties and the treatment of residual rights in relation to a film deal and other rights.
SAAS Developer
Assisted and advised a software developer client on trademark breach allegations from a global CRM provider.
Web Design Agency
Drafted and settled a commercial agreement covering design services provided to an online e-commerce vendor offering online shopfronts based upon my client’s designed templates.
IT Start-Up
Advice and representation to a start-up tech company on the breakdown of an undocumented employee shareholder plan.