Media

Media is one of the most rapidly evolving of all industries. For those work in media and related areas, it is vitally important to keep abreast of any changes in the legal framework that affect it.

Clinch Long Letherbarrow offer wide-ranging expertise to guide and assist those working in media in all aspects of business practice.

We are experienced in providing advice and legal services for writers, software developers, songwriters, musicians, and those involved in broadcasting, print and online media, publishing, advertising and more.

Our legal services for the media industry include:

• The development or review of shareholder, partnership and business succession planning agreements.
• The development or review of supplier agreements, licensing (including worldwide) and
  distribution agreements.
• Strategy and documentation of governance documents.
• Regulatory compliance including advice under corporations legislation, Competition and Consumer Act, Copyright Act, telecommunications regulations and privacy laws.
• Master software licence agreements.
• Acting in relation to the ownership, management, licensing and commercialisation of business assets.
• Dispute management and resolution (including litigation) regarding defamation, contempt of court
• Pre-publication advice.
• Asset protection and management including securing asset ownership – cultural, creative and media asset
  audit review.
• Licensing of assets.
• Contract negotiation and enforcement.
• Intellectual property rights, registration and advice.