Music
Some of the music law services Dan offers are
Contract drafting and negotiation
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating the terms of all kinds of music contracts to ensure they position you to achieve your priorities, are fair and protect your legal rights.
Some examples include recording or licensing agreements, 360 deals, distribution agreements, publishing, administration or synchronisation agreements, management agreements, band partnerships, booking or agency agreements, sponsorship or endorsement deals, merchandise agreements, venue hire, performance or festival agreements.
Intellectual property protection
Protect your intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks and patents. Advice on licensing agreements and how to prevent and respond to IP infringements.
Business formation
Dan will assist you in forming your music-related business and advising on the most appropriate legal structure for you, whether as a sole trader, partnership, company, trust or joint venture. Services can include creating a business plan, registering your business, licensing and protecting intellectual property.
Dispute resolution
Including mediation and negotiation, cease & desist notices and take-down notices.
Film & TV
Some of the film & TV law services Dan offers are
Contract drafting and negotiation
All aspects of contract drafting and negotiation, from talent agreements and distribution deals to co-production agreements and licensing agreements.
Intellectual property protection
Protect your intellectual property rights, such as copyrights and trademarks. Advice on licensing agreements and how to prevent and respond to infringements.
Financing and distribution
Dan can assist with financing and distributing your film or TV show, including negotiating distribution deals and advising on tax credits and incentives.
Rights acquisition
Acquiring the rights to books, plays and other intellectual property for adaptation into film, TV or radio productions.
Crew & talent issues
Labour and employment issues, including drafting and negotiating contracts with crew members, actors and other talent.
Production legal services
All aspects of production legal, including clearance services, location agreements and resolving disputes between crew members and talent.
Commercial
Some of the general commercial law services Dan offers are
Business formation and structuring
Dan can help you set up your business, advising on the most appropriate legal structure, drafting incorporation documents and obtaining necessary licenses and permits.
Contract drafting and negotiation
Dan is highly experienced with a range of commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, vendor contracts, employment agreements and confidentiality agreements.
Mergers and acquisitions
Advice on various aspects of mergers and aquisitions, including due diligence, contract negotiation, and post-acquisition integration.
Bankruptcy & restructuring
Reorganisations, liquidations and other strategic interventions, advising on alternative solutions that protect the interests of shareholders, creditors and the business itself.
Financing and securities
Dan can assist with raising the capital needed to grow your business, including advising on securities offerings, venture capital and private equity financing.
Dispute resolution
Commercial dispute resolution matters, including contract disputes, intellectual property infringement and partnership disputes. Dan is also experienced in alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation and arbitration.
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