Digital, Media, Entertainment and Film

Overview

The digital, media, entertainment and film sector is driven by the creation, control and commercialisation of content across increasingly complex and fast-evolving platforms. Leveraging our deep industry insight and extensive experience, we are uniquely positioned to guide clients through the dynamic landscape of this sector.

Ebersöhns advises clients operating in this space on the structuring, protection and exploitation of rights, as well as the legal and regulatory frameworks that underpin production, distribution and monetisation.

Our work spans the full lifecycle of content, from development and financing through to distribution, platform engagement and dispute resolution, with a clear focus on managing risk and preserving commercial value.

Our Services

Our work in the digital, media, entertainment and film sector reflects a detailed understanding of how content is developed, financed, produced, distributed and monetised in practice.

We advise across the full value chain, with particular focus on rights, risk, revenue and regulatory compliance.

Commercial and Talent Agreements

• Drafting and negotiating agreements for:
  • Actors, directors and creative contributors
  • Production personnel and technical teams
  • Agents, managers and representatives
• Advising on talent rights, compensation structures and performance obligations
• Structuring sponsorship, branding and endorsement arrangements
• Advising on exclusivity, restraint and performance-related provisions

Content Development, Financing and Production

• Structuring and advising on development and production arrangements
• Drafting and negotiating production, co-production and commissioning agreements
• Advising on financing structures, including equity investment, pre-sales and funding arrangements
• Structuring relationships between producers, investors, studios and creative teams
• Advising on production risk allocation and contractual frameworks
• Supporting projects from concept development through to production and delivery

Digital Platforms, Influencer and Creator Economy

• Structuring agreements between influencers, brands, agencies and platforms
• Drafting and negotiating influencer, endorsement and sponsorship agreements
• Advising on content monetisation models across social and digital platforms
• Drafting platform terms of use, content policies and user agreements
• Advising on advertising standards, disclosure obligations and regulatory compliance
• Supporting content creators and digital entrepreneurs in structuring their businesses

Dispute Resolution and Enforcement

• Acting in disputes relating to intellectual property, rights ownership and licensing
• Advising on breach of production, distribution and commercial agreements
• Representing clients in High Court litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
• Enforcing rights against unauthorised use, infringement and contractual breaches
• Acting in disputes involving influencers, platforms and digital content
• Advising on recovery of damages and protection of commercial interests

Distribution, Licensing and Revenue Structures

• Drafting and negotiating distribution agreements (local and international)
• Advising on broadcast, streaming and digital platform arrangements
• Structuring licensing, syndication and content exploitation strategies
• Advising on revenue-sharing models, royalties and backend participation
• Supporting multi-territory and multi-platform distribution strategies
• Advising on windowing, exclusivity and content release structures

Health and Safety in Productions and Events

• Advising on health and safety obligations applicable to productions and live events
• Supporting compliance with occupational health and safety legislation
• Advising on risk management in high-risk filming environments and public events
• Assisting producers, organisers and stakeholders in implementing safety frameworks
• Advising on incident response, reporting and liability exposure
• Integrating health and safety considerations into contractual and operational structures

Insurance, Liability and Risk Management

• Advising on insurance requirements for productions, events and media activities
• Reviewing and negotiating production and event insurance policies
• Advising on liability exposure across production, distribution and live events
• Structuring contractual risk allocation between stakeholders
• Assisting with insurance claims, notifications and recovery
• Advising on risk mitigation strategies in high-exposure productions and events

Intellectual Property Rights

• Advising on ownership, protection and commercialisation of intellectual property

• Drafting and negotiating licensing, assignment and option agreements
• Advising on copyright, trademarks and content-related rights
• Managing risks relating to infringement, unauthorised use and competing claims

Regulatory and Compliance

• Advising on regulatory frameworks applicable to film, media and digital platforms
• Assisting with licensing, classification and regulatory requirements
• Advising on compliance with broadcasting, advertising and content regulations
• Supporting compliance in digital and cross-border media environments
• Advising on regulatory risk in evolving digital and platform-based models

Let’s Talk

Navigating the complexities of media, entertainment, digital, and film requires legal guidance that is clear, actionable, and grounded in industry realities. Connect with our dedicated team to unlock strategic advantages and innovative solutions tailored to your creative and business objectives.