Entertainment legal service
Legal solutions for the Entertainment Industry
Entertainment lawyers are a rare breed and we’re not your average lawyers. We assist creatives in every facet of the entertainment industry from break-out musicians to full feature films – our team are here to roll up their sleeves and get to work.
Tailor-made entertainment legal services
Intellectual Property Law
If you’re in the business of creating copyright for a living, then it’s time to ensure you have a legal strategy so that your work is protected and you can make money from it.
Commercial Law
We’re proud that some of SA’s biggest acts and artists call us their lawyers. We have years of experience in every facet of the music industry – front of house and backstage.
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.
Regulations and compliance
Whatever business you’re in, there will be regulations. The more out-there your business, the more complex the laws. This is where we come in. We research the law, brainstorm the arguments and draft your terms with certainty. We’re lawyers. We know the law.
TRUSTED BY TOP ENTERTAINERS
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
entertainment 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
R6 600.00
Client Terms
R7 425.00
Collaboration Agreement
R7 425.00
Commission Agreement
R7 425.00
Company Registration – Proprietary Limited (Pty Ltd)
R4 125.00
Employment Contract
R7 425.00
Influencer Agreement
R7 425.00
Legal Consultation
R1 650.00
License Agreement
R8 250.00
Model/Actor Release
R6 600.00
Non-Disclosure Agreement
R3 300.00
Online Compliance Bundle – Website terms and conditions, and a Privacy Policy
R13 200.00
Release form
R6 600.00
Royalty Split Agreement
R4 125.00
Service Level Agreement (Standard)
R8 250.00
Shareholders Agreement (Simple)
R9 900.00
Over the past few decades, the South African creative sector has grown into a thriving industry where musicians, artists, designers, photographers and filmmakers have turned their talents into professions. This progression did not happen by chance – it’s come about as a result of serious artists investing time and effort into the business behind their art, as well as into the art itself.
Legalese offers a spectrum of legal services to musicians, creatives and creative agencies, management agencies, record labels, and anyone else dealing with artistic performance, intellectual property, or advertising. Whether you need contracts drafted, guidance on publishing deals, or just a chat over coffee to bounce around an idea, we strip away the incomprehensible legalese and talk to you in a language you can understand, at a price that you can afford. This innovative approach has allowed us to grow into one of the leading entertainment law firms in South Africa.
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