Music Law

Contracts

• Drafting, advising on and negotiating the following agreements:
  o Recording agreements
  o Publishing and song-writing agreements
  o Single song and single album licenses and assignments
  o Management agreements
  o Agency agreements
  o Band Agreements (Partnership Agreements or Shareholder Agreements)
  o Producer and remixer agreements
  o Featured Vocalist agreements
  o Session Musician agreements
  o Co-Writer agreements
  o Licensing agreements
  o Synchronisation agreements
  o Distribution agreements
  o Music Video and DVD agreements
  o Tour Agreements
  o Sponsorship agreements

Sample Clearance

• Finding owner
• Negotiating clearance

Collection Societies

• Guidance on society regulations
• Completion of membership paperwork

Dispute resolution

• Enforcing rights against anyone using music without permission
• Defending actions brought by anyone claiming copyright infringement

Business Advice

• Company incorporation
• Terms and conditions
• Brand protection
• Trade mark advice and registration

Business Affairs Assistance