Entertainment Law

Our uniquely integrated firm handles all sides of Entertainment Law: the personal representation side specializes in career, business and brand representation for creative talent; the transactional side specializes in negotiating and papering entertainment-related transactions of every kind and the litigation side specializes in offensive and defensive legal actions, arbitrations and mediations.

Founding partner Henry Holmes is known for his personal representation of A-list creative talent (actors, writers, directors, producers, animators, musicians, songwriters, cinematographers, photographers, etc.) and athletes. Our Malibu-based team directly and with our affiliated professional network handles every other aspect of the entertainment business. Our comprehensive services include:

• Personal representation of actors, directors, screenwriters, producers, animators, executives, athletes and other creative talent
• Brand development and protection for creative talent and sports figures
• Creating business opportunities in traditional/social/digital media and channels
• Sponsorships, endorsements, tie-ins and licensing deals
• Film, television, radio, and webisode deals and agreements (e.g., development and production, above-the-line talent, merchandising, distribution, financial, etc.)
• Advertising and marketing deals (off- and online)
• Publishing agreements
• Creative talent collaboration agreements
• Executive compensation deals
• Litigation, arbitrations and mediations relating to entertainment industry disputes of every kind, and rights enforcement