Entertainment Law

We assist entertainment professionals and businesses with all legal aspects of their work. We work with everyone from filmmakers, content creators, influencers, and producers to actors, writers, and directors.

The Basics

Whether you’re behind the camera, in front of the mic, or building your next big thing online, we help you handle the legal side with clarity and confidence.

From structuring production deals to negotiating talent contracts, we handle the legal side so that you can focus on your creative vision.

How We Help

As your creative business grows, let Counsel for Creators LLP help you choose the right type of business entity. We offer services in business formation, entity selection, business operation, and business maintenance.
Film and Media Production Legal

Whether you’re shooting a short or prepping a feature, production legal can feel like a maze.

We guide you at every phase: development, pre-production, production, and through distribution. That includes above and below-the-line contracts, acquiring and clearing underlying intellectual property, chain of title, getting releases and licenses, negotiating deals, securing financing, and everything else that keeps your project legally sound and moving forward.

Talent Deals and Negotiations

Hiring an actor? Signing on as one? Producing content with collaborators?

We help you negotiate fair, clear contracts that reflect your goals, reduce the chance of future disputes, and ensure that everyone stays aligned. Whether you’re in front of the camera or behind the scenes, we make sure your interests are protected

Influencer and Content Deals

If you’re working with a brand, producing sponsored content, or building a platform, the deals you sign shape your business.

We review and negotiate influencer and content creator deals of all shapes and sizes, ensuring you know exactly what you’re agreeing to and can protect your brand, content, and revenue.

Entertainment Business Structuring

Behind every successful creative project is a well-structured business.

We help you choose the proper legal structure, whether you are a production company or entering into a joint venture or partnership, and ensure everything is in place to make your vision happen. You’ll walk away with a setup that ensures you get your project to market with the least possible risk.

Investors and Financing

Looking to bring in investors to fund your project or business?

We’ll help you structure deals that are smart, compliant, and aligned with your long-term vision. That means clear terms, risk protection, and support through the negotiation process. You’ve worked hard to get people interested in what you’re building. We’ll make sure the legal side is just as solid.

Got Questions?

Like what you’re seeing but don’t know where or how to start? That’s where we come in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need entertainment-specific legal services?

Entertainment law covers issues unique to film, talent, influencers, investors, and media production. That includes things like rights clearance, licensing, royalties, and influencer contracts. Without strong, specialized legal guidance, you could face disputes, lose ownership of your work, or miss out on revenue.

    How do you charge for your services?

    We offer flat-fee pricing or negotiated retainers, depending on the project. For example, negotiating a talent deal may be hourly, while setting up a company might be flat-rate. You’ll always know what you’re paying for up front and we are excellent at finding ways to work within your budget.

    Can you negotiate for me?

    Yes. We regularly negotiate deals for our clients. That includes talent agreements, brand partnerships, sponsorships, investor deals, and more. We’ve supported our clients in negotiating deals with global brands as well as newly-established companies.

    Do you offer payment plans?

    Yes, we offer payment plans. We have partnered with Affirm to offer easy-to-use payment options that let you take up to a year to pay.

    Do you help with international deals?

    Yes. We frequently work with clients who are doing deals across countries, especially in digital media and film. We can guide you on what to watch out for and help you coordinate with trusted advisors if needed.

    What do you need from me to get started?

    Bring whatever you have. That might include draft contracts, investor proposals, previous agreements, business info, or details about the people or companies involved. You don’t have to figure everything out before hiring us.

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    Why Us?

    When we say that we are an innovative law firm, we mean it. We have reengineered and redesigned the law firm experience for the 21st century. By leveraging cutting-edge technology we are able to make legal services more cost-effective and accessible. That means that we are able to take a holistic approach to our legal practice and offer exactly the right legal services that any creative business needs As a result, we work with some of the most innovative people in the world. Whether our clients work in technology, media or the arts, they value our proactive attitude and the fact that we understand their world. From iconic brands to established artists to in-demand software development shops to lauded indie filmmakers, our clients have trusted us to help them protect and grow what they have built or will build. We hope that you will join them.

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