MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT

At Gafoor Law, we provide legal services in connection with all aspects of the film, music and  television industries.

We provide professional, client focused legal counsel that brings together our passion for creativity and business.

Music:

Whether you are a seasoned musician or beginning your journey, our office provides clients with advice on all aspects of copyright in musical works, sound recordings and audio visual materials.

From music creation, ownership, rights and royalties, you can trust Gafoor Law to make the business of music work in your favour.

Among the areas in which we provide legal services to our entertainment clients are:

• Music Publishing Agreements
• Copyright Licensing
• Assignment Agreements
• Artist Management Agreements
• Distribution Agreements
• Recording Agreements
• Master Use and Master Synchronization Licenses
• Counseling and representing music publishers, producers, recording artists and songwriters.

Film and Television:

• Drafting Option Agreements to secure future rights
• Co-Production Agreements
• Production Contracts
• Actor Agreements
•  Counseling and representing producers, playwrights, actors, directors and designers
• Structuring financing and production entities
• Production services, including cast and crew, facilities and rights deals

We also offer payments arrangements that take into consideration the financial challenges faced by artists breaking into the industry. To facilitate access to legal counsel, our office provides an initial free 30 minute consultation.