Thommessen provides tailored legal advice to performers, content creators, companies, industry organisations, and investors in a rapidly evolving market. With extensive experience in contract negotiations, IP management, and commercialisation, we help clients protect their assets and seize business opportunities.
Leveraging our international expertise and multidisciplinary approach, we support clients throughout the entire value chain – from content production and distribution to marketing, sponsorship, technology development, and rights transactions across markets.
Our team has in-depth industry knowledge and experience in a wide range of legal areas, including:
- Contracts and negotiations: Drafting, negotiating, and renegotiating agreements for artists, performers, producers, companies, and organisations.
- Intellectual property: Protection and commercialisation of copyrights, trademarks, and patents.
- Rights transactions: Advising on catalogue sales, including music and publishing rights.
- Sponsorship, marketing, and media rights: Securing rights in advertising, campaigns, sponsorship agreements, and social media.
- Tax advisory: Structuring revenue streams and advising on tax matters for performers and companies.
- Technology and digital innovation: Advising on technology-related agreements, AI, data security, and emerging distribution models.
- Employment law: Legal guidance for freelancers, contract-based performers, and employers in the industry.
- Dispute resolution: Managing conflicts, negotiations, and litigation in courts and arbitration panels.
Our expertise ensures that you have the best foundation to develop your career or business – whether you are signing your first contract, negotiating a major transaction, or seeking support in a legal dispute.