What obligations continue after the agreement ends?
Commissions, rights and restrictions should be understood alongside the stated contract term.
LEGAL SUPPORT
FOR WHAT’S NEXT.
ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA · NIGERIA
Record Deal and Artist Management Lawyers in Nigeria
Understand recording and management offers before committing. Laude reviews rights, commissions, recoupment, release obligations and the term of your deal.
Lagos, NigeriaWorking with local and international clients.
WHAT WE HELP WITH
Management & Record Deals: how we help.
A focused scope built around your plans, the documents involved and the decisions that need to be made.
Management commissions
Review the income covered by commission, the services expected and any payments continuing after the relationship ends.
Recording commitments
Consider the recording work, delivery requirements and future options the proposed deal would involve.
Recoupment provisions
Examine which costs may be recovered, from which income and what records are available to explain the calculation.
Term and release obligations
Review duration, renewal or option arrangements, release commitments and the available routes for ending the deal.
WHEN YOU NEED A LAWYER
Common situations we support.
A decision is approaching
You have received a management or record deal and want to understand its long-term implications.
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.
A management or record deal is a working relationship with consequences that can extend beyond the first project. The headline advance or opportunity should be considered alongside exclusivity, commissions, rights and future commitments. We help explain how the proposed agreement operates over time, identify the terms that affect your priorities and support negotiation within the agreed engagement.
Who controls release, approvals and commercial decisions?
A promised opportunity needs to be considered with the actual commitments documented by each party.
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 management & record deals 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 management commissions and recording commitments 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.
Prepare the draft, earlier offers and any existing management, recording or publishing obligations.
- Complete management or recording draft
- Earlier offers and proposed financial terms
- Existing recording, publishing and management commitments
- Your release plans and key negotiation priorities
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 teamArtist Contracts
Review the responsibilities, rights and restrictions in a proposed artist agreement before making a commitment.
Explore our approach →Licensing & Royalties
Document how creative work may be used and how revenue, statements and royalty checks will be handled.
Explore our expertise →Different
perspectives.
A stronger you.
About our firm →FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions,
answered.
Is an advance the same as final earnings?
The answer depends on how the agreement treats the payment and any recovery provisions. We can explain the proposed wording and the income streams it affects.
Can you review management and recording documents together?
Where both affect the same career or project, a coordinated review may be useful. The scope should identify every agreement and the party the firm will represent.
Can you guarantee a better deal?
No. We can explain the terms, identify negotiation points and assist with discussions, but the other party’s agreement and the final commercial result cannot be promised.
What should I prepare for the first discussion?
Prepare the draft, earlier offers and any existing management, recording or publishing obligations. 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.