Creative entrepreneurs legal service
Legal solutions for Creative Entrepreneurs
You may go by the term ‘freelancer’, but if you make your living from your creative talent, you’re a creative entrepreneur. What we know is that even creatives deserve good legal help, in a way that makes sense and prices you can afford. At Legalese we speak the language of creativity and law. Come chat.
Tailor-made creative entrepreneur legal services
Intellectual Property Law
Your ideas, design, music and art are not just financially important, they mean something to you. We can help you get the most, while still protecting your work too – even against the big guys. We are the big guys and we’re on your side
Commercial Law
If you need your own contracts drafted or want us to review ones you’ve been sent – it’s our bag baby. We specialist in contracts for the creative industry: film, music, design – we do it all.
Labour Law
Any business owner will tell you, managing your team is often the toughest part of running a business. We can’t help you pick your team, but our labour legal team can make sure their contracts are drafted, policies are formalised and if something goes wrong, we’re here to help with that too.
Data Law
If your business collects or uses personal data (and that’s all of us), then data protection laws are applicable to you. Join the hundreds of clients who’ve trusted Legalese to guide them on the journey to data compliance.
TRUSTED BY TOP CREATIVES
Why Legalese?
Upfront
fees
We quote before we start working, ensuring that you never get an invoice which you were not expecting. By committing to a fee, we align ourselves with our clients, so we’re both incentivised to work efficiently and correctly. Our belief is that legal fees should be affordable and transparent and we’re leading a movement bringing this ethic to the legal practice.
Quick turnaround
time
Lawyers are traditionally sluggish. We’re a breathe of fresh air. Our systematic approach to our work means we deliver work quickly and never ghost our clients while they wait. Imagine a lawyer who understands customer service, uses technology to communicate and gets work to you within 7 – 10 days (or sooner if needed). Now open your eyes.
Humans,
not lawyers
We built Legalese to address the problems with traditional law firms. We’re not suits, we’re not billable hours. We’re here to ensure you have a lawyer by your side while you build your business. Our lawyers are handpicked not just for their smarts but for their understanding of business and the entrepreneurial journey. In that way, we’re humans, not lawyers.
We understand
freelancers and law
It doesn’t help to have a lawyer who always says ‘no’. Our lawyers think creatively and design solutions which stick to the rules, but get the job done. We bring to the table our knowledge of your industry and our team’s years of experience, to ensure that we’re forward thinking, yet grounded in law. Its why we call ourselves a creative legal agency.
WE DON’T BELIEVE IN HIDDEN FEES
TRANSPARENT PRICING
We’ve curated a few of our popular products, but check out our service pages for more pricing. Or just get in touch to chat.
VAT excl. T&C’s apply
Agency Agreement
R5 750.00
Client Terms
R6 950.00
Collaboration Agreement
R6 450.00
Commission Agreement
R6 550.00
Company Registration – Proprietary Limited (Pty Ltd)
R3 500.00
Employment Contract
R6 400.00
Gallery Agreement
R7 950.00
Independent contractor agreement
R6 200.00
Influencer Agreement
R6 450.00
Legal Consultation
R1 550.00
IP Assignment Agreement
R3 850.00
License Agreement
R7 400.00
Online Compliance Bundle – Website terms and conditions, and a Privacy Policy
R12 000.00
Photographic Release
R4 900.00
Service Level Agreement (Standard)
R7 750.00
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