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Our Services

Our dedicated team specializes in a broad spectrum of entertainment legal areas, including film, television, and music. With our profound expertise, we are committed to safeguarding your creative endeavors by skillfully navigating the intricate legal landscape. Discover our services to empower your creative journey today.

Specialists in Media, Entertainment and Creative Law

TV, Film and Theatre Legal advice production companies

  • Content is king and we advise clients at every stage in the process from creating content to getting it seen.

    From talent to distribution, we have you covered. We advise sporting organisations, rights holders, talent management, production companies, writers, producers and directors.

    We will get you on track with talent and Key Creative contracting and rights protections, Production Agreements, Employment Agreements, Options, Releases, Pre-Publication Reviews and Distribution Deals. We provide legal assistance for grant applications to funding bodies for Chain of Title Solicitor Opinion Letters.

    We provide day to day advice to Content Creation Agencies, Marketing Agencies and Media Agencies and can discuss the option of a retainer to smooth out the costs and work across an extended period of time.

    The way people consume entertainment is constantly in flux, so the laws must adapt quickly. We strive to anticipate these changes so you can focus more on creating a performance of a lifetime.

  • We assist creative clients with all commercial matters including licensing agreements, services agreements, assignment of copyright, commissioning agreements, employment and freelancing, book options. NDAs. copyright infringement, moral rights, talent agreements and releases, general advice and disputes. We work with you to make sure your Intellectual Property is protected and exploited responsibly.

  • The world of music is ever growing and evolving, and we’re not just talking about sound trends. With the consistent introduction of varying revenue streams and distribution channels, the opportunity for profit grows, but so does the complexity.

  • We have a deep understanding of what goes on in the creative industries. We act for content creators across the board from TV and film production, photographers, agencies, creative directors, PR and Marketing and graphic designers.

  • We work with clients to create digital and gaming assets from ideation to launch. We provide flat fee packs for website terms and conditions, software as a service (SaaS), online competitions, Spam and Privacy Act compliance and sales and distribution. We will ensure you are using the right clearance, services, employment and developer agreements to protect your Intellectual Property.

  • We provide advice on all commercial matters starting from the most appropriate corporate structure to strategic commercial decision making and operational efficiencies. We will work with you to protect your business and set you up well from the get-go. Our services include Employment Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Deed of Release, Privacy Policy, Website Terms and Conditions, corporate governance advice and planning.

  • Whether you run a theater, recording studio, or an eCommerce website, all businesses need to minimize their legal liability and risk.

What Our Clients Are Saying

Testimonial

“I'm very happy I chose Monique Hennessy to help me with my contract negotiations with a TV production company. Her experience in that area was invaluable, and I appreciate the time and effort she spent on the task. “

-David Poltorak - TV On Air Talent

“Fantastic experience with Monique at Connected Legal and Commercial.

Monique came prepared to our meeting after a brief phone call to discuss our case. She was very helpful and concise. She had a great amount of knowledge and was able to assist and guide us. “

-Nicole Williams- E-Commerce Business Owner

“ Monique helped me through the process of starting my E-commerce business”

-Karen, FEBRUARY 2022

“I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Monique for more than 3 years. Monique’s breadth of experience across multiple industries and various types of projects is unparalleled. I have found her approach to be thoughtful, measured and considered at all times. “

-Cassandra - Senior Executive

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