Does the project have a clear record of the rights it needs?
A distribution opportunity may depend on resolving contributor and underlying-material questions first.
LEGAL SUPPORT
FOR WHAT’S NEXT.
ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA · NIGERIA
Entertainment Lawyers in Nigeria
Legal support for entertainment projects and media businesses. Explore talent, production, distribution and rights advice from Laude Legal Partners in Lagos.
Lagos, NigeriaWorking with local and international clients.
WHAT WE HELP WITH
Entertainment & Media: how we help.
A focused scope built around your plans, the documents involved and the decisions that need to be made.
Talent agreements
Clarify performance, recording, promotional and other commitments, including payment and use of a person’s work or image.
Production and distribution
Review the relationships that take a project from development to production, commissioning or distribution.
Rights clearance
Identify underlying material, contributors and permissions relevant to the intended release.
Commercial partnerships
Document the deliverables, approvals and rights involved in sponsorship, brand and other commercial collaborations.
WHEN YOU NEED A LAWYER
Common situations we support.
A decision is approaching
You are producing content, signing talent or structuring a creative business relationship.
A deal is on the table
A label, manager, producer or brand proposes terms. Understand the commitments alongside existing rights and career plans.
A release is approaching
Contributor records, permissions or delivery terms still need attention before the planned release or campaign.
Income or control is unclear
The parties have different understandings of approvals, payment or future use. Review the agreement before relying on an assumption.
THE DETAIL BEHIND THE DECISION
Understand the bigger picture.
Creative projects bring together talent, finance, production and distribution, often before all the rights and responsibilities have been documented. A release timetable can make unresolved questions more urgent. We help identify the agreements and permissions behind the project, connect the commercial terms with the intended use of the work and organise the legal work around the production or business plan.
Who has final approval over creative and commercial decisions?
Consider how approvals, deadlines and delivery commitments will work when several parties are involved.
A CLEAR AND COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
How the process works.
A straightforward process designed to give you clarity, practical advice and a considered next step.
- 1
Define the matter
We start with your objectives and the circumstances behind your entertainment & media enquiry. The firm confirms whether it can assist and agrees scope and fees.
- 2
Review the information
We consider the relevant records and questions, including talent agreements and production and distribution where within scope.
- 3
Explain the decisions
We discuss findings, missing information and the options available. You can ask questions before deciding how you want to proceed.
- 4
Carry out the agreed work
We prepare documents, advise, negotiate or coordinate the steps included in the engagement, with outstanding responsibilities made clear.
PREPARE FOR A USEFUL CONVERSATION
What to have ready.
Tell us about the project, parties, intended release and agreements already in discussion.
- Project summary and current stage
- Talent, contributor and production agreements
- Rights and permission records
- Distribution, commissioning or partnership proposals
You do not need every document to make an enquiry. Tell us what is available and what is missing. Wait for our team to confirm the appropriate channel before sending sensitive material.
OUR PEOPLE
Lawyers who understand
the commercial context.
Good advice starts with understanding your objectives and the decisions ahead. The firm will identify the appropriate support once it has assessed your enquiry.
Meet our team
Tayo Omojesho
Lead Attorney
Tayo’s work spans media and entertainment, corporate transactions and governance compliance. He advises participants in the creative economy on their commercial and legal interests.
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Rosemary Ayedebinu
Junior Associate
Rosemary’s work focuses on entertainment law, contract negotiation and intellectual property protection. Her published biography also describes her interest in music licensing and publishing.
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perspectives.
A stronger you.
About our firm →FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions,
answered.
Can you assist an individual creator as well as a company?
Describe your role and the project. The proposed legal work can be scoped around an individual agreement or a broader production or business relationship.
Can you join negotiations already underway?
Yes, subject to the firm accepting the matter. Share the current draft, earlier positions and any deadlines so the team can understand what has already been agreed.
Does reviewing a distribution deal include checking all underlying rights?
Those are connected but distinct tasks. The engagement should state whether it covers only the distribution terms or also a review of the project’s rights records.
What should I prepare for the first discussion?
Tell us about the project, parties, intended release and agreements already in discussion. Start with an outline; the team will confirm a suitable channel before requesting sensitive documents.
How are scope, fees and timing agreed?
The work depends on the documents, complexity and decisions involved. We discuss the proposed scope, fees and timing before beginning. Work outside the agreed scope is discussed separately; no fixed fee or completion date is promised here.
Does an enquiry mean the firm is acting for me?
No. The firm must assess the enquiry, check whether it can accept instructions and confirm engagement. Please do not send highly confidential information or assume a deadline has been accepted before that confirmation.
Let’s discuss your next step.
Speak with our team about your legal needs.