Media, entertainment and sport

Media, entertainment and sport services

Whether you are an aspiring or leading individual in the field of media or entertainment or a publishing house or sporting organisation, sponsor, or licensed agent, our dedicated and specialist team of media, entertainment and sports lawyers can help you with:

commercial contracts including publishing deals
sponsorship deals
ambassador agreements
social media and introducer agreements
confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
brand protection and management
UK entry clearance for creatives in the fields of art, media and entertainment
sportsperson visas for UK entry
finance agreements
regulatory issues and governing bodies and organisations
tax structures and arrangements
tax investigations of corporates, partnerships or individuals

IMD Corporate entertainment, media and sports sector expertise

IMD Corporate help individuals, organisations and companies with all their business law related entertainment, media and sport legal needs, including:

providing specialist commercial solutions
commercial contract disputes
alternative dispute resolution
global mobility solutions to meet international recruitment needs
employment contracts and resolving employment disputes
customer and supplier disputes
regulatory and compliance advice
data protection
financial services
tax law services and investigations

Who IMD Corporate act for

The team of media, entertainment and sports lawyers, from a range of business law disciplines, act for a variety of individual media and entertainment personalities and sportspersons to companies, including:

advertisers
agents and promoters
authors and publishers
broadcasters
clubs
creatives from writers to musicians to actors
entrepreneurs
event promoters
film and television companies
governing bodies
managers
players
producers
streaming service providers
investors

Our law experts are here to help you

Marcin Durlak

Managing Partner

For an initial consultation, call our UK International Solicitors on 0330 107 0106 or request a free call back.

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IMD Corporate experts on your side

Our team of retail and consumer lawyers, drawn from the range of business law services, has the specialism combined with the commercial awareness your business needs from its retail lawyers.

The team provides proactive legal advice so your business can focus on service and delivery, knowing that you have the support of efficient and effective solicitors behind you, whether you are looking to expand or merge or need to deal with an urgent contractual, regulatory or employment issue.

IMD Corporate have offices in London, Birmingham and Manchester, and several European cities, with many trusted partners throughout Europe. We resolve UK and EU based disputes, corporate transactions and commercial law matters governed by UK or EU law.

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Commercial Solutions

The success of a start-up or multi-national business can come down to the quality of its paperwork. That’s why your business, large or small, needs commercial lawyers it can trust to deliver the documents and commercial contracts it requires to get on with business

Whether it is company formation documents, complex shareholder agreements, IP licenses or commercial contracts, our experienced commercial solicitors can help. We like to think that we supply the backbone of your business with specialist documents tailored to your business needs, providing commercial solutions built around your needs.

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Corporate Solutions

IMD specialise in delivering corporate solutions through technical expertise combined with excellent client service and attention to detail.

Our highly specialist corporate solicitors operate out of offices in the UK and Europe. We assist large and small UK and international businesses with their corporate law needs, including domestic and cross-border transactions.

Our corporate solicitors can provide corporate solutions, whether you are a listed company, start-up, SME or management team.

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List of notable commercial cases

Advising one of the largest European banks on a number of occasions in respect of validity and construction of guarantees and on demand bonds, together with validity of agreements varying the guarantees and the underlying multi-million facility agreements.
Advising on the establishment of a large entertainment company. Preparing various corporate and investment documents and leading extensive negotiations of shareholder agreement and ancillary documents. In addition, we provided various legal support to the company on on-going basis.
Acting for a major automotive manufacturer in a joint venture with a UK company to commence production and distribution on the product in the UK and the Commonwealth. Negotiating and preparing all the relevant joint venture documents.
Acting for the construction company in a large scale building project of circa £25m. Involved in negotiating an extensive JCT D&B contract as between our client (main contractor) and the local authority who were their client in this project.
Drafting Terms & Conditions and Warranty terms for a leading UK manufacturer of steel doors, windows and partitions.
Representing a sub-contractor in construction contract negotiations involving a large number of parties for construction of a museum in Kuwait.
Advising on and drafting SaaS (Software as a Service) contract for the Client entering the UK market
Advising on both pro-supplier and pro-customer Software Development Agreements for various Clients
Advised a technology start up to set up and validate a messaging app, a direct competitor to Facebook’s Messenger
Advising the client on and negotiating terms of corporate and personal guarantees tied to a cross-border commercial contract.
Assisting a charity in preparation of various terms and conditions and contractual agreements.
Advising the client on the terms of a joint venture agreement in an innovative waste management project.
Advised the first Polish-owned bridging company in the UK
Advising the client on the validity of execution of a number of international corporate finance agreements.

Why us?

Why Choose IMD Corporate?

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Why Choose IMD Corporate?

Our team is adept at handling intricate cases involving international elements, such as division of assets across borders, child abduction and child relocation. This makes us particularly suited for individuals with international family or business ties.

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Award-Winning Legal Excellence

We are proud recipients of multiple national awards, a testament to our commitment to legal excellence. Our awards reflect our high standards and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. You can check the list of our awards by clicking here.

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Outstanding Client Testimonials

Our clients’ satisfaction speaks volumes about our services. We invite you to read the glowing testimonials on ReviewSolicitors, which showcase our ability to exceed client expectations.

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Proven Track Record in Complex Cases

Our firm has a proven track record of successfully handling complex legal cases, particularly those involving cross-border elements. Our expertise is especially beneficial for individuals seeking sophisticated legal solutions.

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Deep Cultural Understanding

At IMD Corporate, we recognise the significance of cultural nuances in legal matters. Our team, with its diverse cultural backgrounds, is uniquely positioned to understand and empathetically address the specific needs of clients from various international communities.

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Personalised and Compassionate Approach

We believe in a client-centric approach, offering personalised and compassionate legal advice. Understanding that each case is unique, we tailor our strategies to suit individual client needs.

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Comprehensive Legal Services

Beyond family law, we offer a wide range of legal services, making us a one-stop solution for all your legal needs, whether personal or business-related.

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Commitment to Client Communication

We believe in empowering our clients with knowledge. Our team ensures that you are well informed about the legal processes and your options, enabling you to make educated decisions.

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Comprehensive Legal Services

Our extensive network of international legal and professional contacts allows us to efficiently handle cases that span multiple jurisdictions, providing a seamless legal experience for our clients.

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