Advertising, Marketing, Media & Entertainment

We provide end-to-end legal solutions for clients in advertising, brand management, production, publishing and digital content creation. We understand that intellectual property is the cornerstone of this industry. Our legal services include advising on copyright protection, licensing agreements, influencer marketing contracts, digital distribution rights and compliance with the Advertising Regulatory Board and Consumer Protection Act.

Ebersohns has a long-standing track record of advising both established agencies and emerging creative startups on the full range of commercial agreements needed to launch, grow and protect their businesses. From shareholder agreements and service contracts to media buying agreements and content syndication deals, our commercial law expertise ensures every deal is strategically sound and legally enforceable. We work closely with our clients from the early stages of structuring their businesses, navigating company registration, tax structuring, brand protection, and contractual risk.

In addition to our commercial and regulatory insight, our team is known for its exceptional dispute resolution capabilities. We represent clients in high-stakes litigation involving advertising contract breaches, reputation management, and complex copyright and personality rights claims. A deep understanding of resolving disputes through alternative mechanisms such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration ensuring confidentiality and commercial continuity wherever possible.

With more than a decade of experience in the industry, we are particularly adept at handling legal issues arising from experiential marketing, influencer activations and live events. We have deep understanding of event liability and the insurance frameworks that govern risk in the advertising and entertainment space. We work with brands, agencies, and insurers to assess, structure, and manage risk on high-profile campaigns and live activations, offering policy review services, drafting of risk waivers and negotiating cover terms to ensure the piece of mind that allows our clients to excel in business.

Ebersohns has an in-depth understanding of the intricate commercial structures that underpin the creative and digital economy. From production and syndication agreements to monetisation strategies on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, the firm delivers legally robust and commercially sound solutions. The legal team assists clients in securing and commercialising their intellectual property, negotiating rights agreements that safeguard ownership, and mitigating the reputational and regulatory risks inherent in real-time content dissemination.

Whether acting for a media house, marketing agency, talent management company, event organiser, or public figure, Ebersohns provides tailored legal support aimed at preserving and enhancing creative value. The firm’s attorneys are equipped to advise on high-impact campaigns, strategic content rollouts, and dispute resolution with urgency and precision. Understanding that the industry moves at an accelerated pace, Ebersohns consistently delivers pragmatic, responsive, and business-minded legal advice designed to protect both brand and bottom line.