Media and Entertainment Law

The Geldards Media and Entertainment Law team offers expert advice in navigating the unique complexities of the media and entertainment industry. We provide strategic legal solutions across TV, film, and digital media. With a clear understanding of the industry’s unique demands, we specialise in advising clients on content development, intellectual property, copyright and ownership, advertising and sponsorship, production finance, merchandising and distribution.

We have extensive experience advising clients of all sizes, from major production companies to independent studios and individual rights holders. This includes advising on production and distribution agreements, sponsorship and licensing deals, and digital media contracts tailored to the fast-evolving entertainment landscape.

We understand that production budgets can often be tight and you have to be cost-conscious, which is why our team are completely transparent regarding fees. We are also experts in navigating complex financing structures, and can help with negotiating pre-sales, distribution advances and minimum guarantees.

We have advised clients in relation to several feature-length animated productions including Spirit Untamed (Dreamworks, 2021) Roald Dahl’s The Twits (Netflix, 2025) and Dogman (Dreamworks, 2025). We have also advised clients involved with several critically acclaimed episodic productions such as Netflix’s Gangs of London, Kaos and Black Mirror, Amazon’s Nautilus and Killer Heat along with many others.

As a full-service Law Firm, our media team are supported by colleagues across the firm and we can provide advice on all types of Commercial Contracts, Mergers and Acquisitions, Intellectual Property Protection & Disputes, Commercial Disputes and much more.  Our approach ensures that our clients can confidently achieve their goals at all stages of production, whether developing new content, securing financing for film projects, or protecting intellectual property in an increasingly digital-first world.

Our areas of expertise include:

• Media and Entertainment – legal support for all aspects of media production, distribution and monetisation across TV, film, and social media
• Talent agreements – contracting arrangements for cast and crew
• Intellectual Property – comprehensive advice on IP protection, ownership, copyright and licensing
• Trademark Registration and Protection – advice on trademark registration, renewal, and disputes to safeguard brand identity and revenue streams.
• Major Events – guidance on hosting and staging major music, sporting, and entertainment events
• Terms and Conditions of Supply – preparation of contract terms for use in content licensing and distribution

Why choose Geldards?

The Geldards Media and Entertainment Law team combines years of industry knowledge and practical experience to address the most complex legal challenges in entertainment law, helping clients achieve commercial success. We understand the unique pressures involved in production and provide expertise guidance to empower filmmakers to protect their vision, secure funding, and navigate the legal complexities of the entertainment industry.