MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
360 Deals & Music Rights Monetization
Structured and negotiated 360 talent deals, music distribution agreements, split sheets and catalog rights monetization across international territories.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE & MANAGERIAL LEGAL DIRECTOR
Apara Ayemidun
Senior Associate · Managerial Legal Director | Lagos, Nigeria
Apara advises clients across media and entertainment, real estate transactions, corporate governance and commercial contracts. She combines legal precision with extensive cross-border experience in Nigeria and the United States, supporting artists, production studios, labels and corporate entities.
About Apara
Apara Ayemidun is a Senior Associate and Managerial Legal Director at Laude Legal Partners, where she provides strategic counsel across media & entertainment law, corporate governance, commercial contracts and real estate transactions.
In addition to her practice at Laude, Apara serves as Head, Legal Consultant at A&R DUTY, directing legal oversight for artist, label and brand partnerships, structuring 360 deals, music publishing, distribution and cross-territory rights monetization across the evolving African music ecosystem.
Her background includes extensive work advising on New York real estate transactions, property lien assessments, title diligence, UCC filings and corporate entity structuring for Brownstone NYC, alongside group-wide corporate secretarial administration, lands registry perfection and ISO 9001:2015 quality management governance.
“Sound legal structures and transparent commercial frameworks empower creatives and businesses to protect their work and scale sustainably across global markets.
— Apara Ayemidun
Key focus areas
Media & Entertainment Law
360 deals, distribution, publishing, talent contracts and split sheets
Real Estate & Property Law
Transaction documents, title due diligence, lien reports and closing contracts
Corporate Governance & Secretarial
Board secretarial, CAC regulatory filings and corporate compliance
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Commercial agreements, partnerships, operating terms and licensing
Selected experience
Apara has advised a diverse range of clients including artists, production companies, media businesses, startups and established organisations on high-value and complex matters.
Oct 2025 – Present
Head, Legal Consultant
A&R DUTY ↗Provides legal oversight for all artist, label, and brand partnerships, including negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts and rights management agreements. Advises on music business strategy, intellectual property protection, royalty administration, and rights monetization across multiple territories.
Apr 2022 – Present
Legal Consultant
A&R DUTY ↗Managed legal project and contracting risk of the company, ensuring any contractual or legal matter affecting project execution was thoroughly addressed.
Feb 2025 – Sep 2025
Managerial Legal Director
Laude Legal Partners ↗Provided high-level legal advice and operational oversight on complex matters, ensuring full adherence to statutory regulations and firm policies.
Feb 2024 – Mar 2025
Senior Associate
Laude Legal Partners ↗Provided legal advice to clients in the media, entertainment, and creative industries, including artists, record labels, production companies, broadcasters, and tech platforms.
Notable work
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REAL ESTATE & TRANSACTIONS
Cross-Border Real Estate & Due Diligence
Conducted title due diligence, property lien reports, UCC filings and closing contract preparation for commercial and residential real estate transactions.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Corporate Secretarial & Group Compliance
Managed corporate secretarial functions, CAC statutory filings, lands registry title perfection and ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System oversight.
CREDENTIALS & COMPLIANCE
Licenses & certifications
Specialized certifications across artificial intelligence management systems, information security, intellectual property, quality audits, and commercial governance.
ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Lead Auditor Certificate
Credential ID:
Show credential eqsgyu1krqRisk ManagementData GovernanceArtificial Intelligence Management SystemsLead Auditing
ISO 27001: Information Security Management Systems Certified
Credential ID:
Show credential 68880782098485Management Information Systems (MIS)Internal AuditsInformation Security
DL-101 General Course on Intellectual Property (DL101E25S5)
Intellectual PropertyRelated RightsCopyright & Trademarks
Primer on Intellectual Property
Intellectual PropertyPatent LawIP Governance
"In Her Element" Mentorship Programme
Intellectual PropertyMusic AgreementsEntertainment Business
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
Internal AuditsInternal ControlsQuality Management Systems (QMS)
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