Services
As an entrepreneur starting out, it is important to get advice from somebody you can trust, who understands your business, understands the environment and recognises the risks you need to take to be successful.
We work with companies from the inception of their business idea through to the launch, expansion, exit and everything beyond and in between.
Our priority is to help our clients’ businesses reach their full potential by serving as strategic partners and business advisers. We offer a wide range of services and tailor them to meet each client’s specific needs.
our advisory includes:
Start ups
- Company Formation & Company Secretarial Support
- Data Protection & Privacy Issues
- Service Agreements
- Commercial, IP & Technology Agreements
- Structuring, Drafting & Negotiating Investments
- Protecting, Enforcing and Exploiting IP rights
- Perfecting Your Pitch: deck and pitch presentation preparation
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Our lawyers specialize in advising clients within the booming Nollywood film and TV industry. We offer comprehensive guidance to production companies, financiers, and distributors across all media platforms.
From securing rights to film financing, we support clients throughout the entire filmmaking process. Our expertise extends to negotiating deals with talent, sales agents, distributors, and licensees. With a dedicated team for theatre, publishing, music, interactive entertainment, and technology, we can assist clients in building successful film and television franchises.
we can advise on:
Film & TV
- Rights Exploitation
- Purchase & Option of Screenplays
- Writers' Agreements
- Life Story Rights Agreements
- Above & Below the Line Agreements
- International Talent Agreements
Development & talent
production & distribution
- Local & International Distribution Deals
- Interparty & Security Arrangements
- Content Licensing for Digital Music Services
- Digital Media & Ancillary Rights
- Format Rights
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We offer a full range of legal services for acquiring, commercializing, and enforcing intellectual property and technology assets in the areas of Patents, Trademarks, Designs and Copyright.
Our lawyers are specialists who understand the industries and intellectual property needs and demands of our clients’ businesses. This knowledge-base enables us to devise bespoke Intellectual Property strategies to increase our clients’ competitiveness.
Our experience is broad - from consumer goods and telecoms to entertainment, digital services, electronics and fashion.
we can advise on:
Intellectual property
- Intellectual Property Portfolio Management, Exploitation & Enforcement
- Brands & Image Rights
- Licensing, Franchising & Sponsorship
- Protection of Product Designs
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The cultural, societal and political impact of the entertainment industry cannot be understated. It involves the competition of both large and small companies for global markets.
We specialize in providing expert legal counsel and strategic guidance to clients in the dynamic and ever-evolving media and entertainment industry. Our team of experienced attorneys has an in-depth understanding of the complexities surrounding media finance, including film, TV, digital content, music, and interactive entertainment.
From securing financing for productions to structuring distribution deals and negotiating licensing agreements, we are committed to helping clients navigate the unique challenges and opportunities in this fast-paced sector. Whether you're a production company, talent, investor, or distributor, we have the knowledge and expertise to ensure your media ventures thrive. Trust us to be your strategic partner in achieving success and maximizing the potential of your media projects.
media finance
our advisory includes:
- Structuring and documenting equity investments
- Financing agreements, including loan, security and inter-party arrangements
- Crowdfunding and other forms of alternative finance
- Structuring and documenting bank and other finance arrangements, including gap, pre-sale and tax credit finance
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As an entrepreneur starting out, it is important to get advice from somebody you can trust, who understands your business, understands the environment and recognises the risks you need to take to be successful.
We work with companies from the inception of their business idea through to the launch, expansion, exit and everything beyond and in between.
Our priority is to help our clients’ businesses reach their full potential by serving as strategic partners and business advisers. We offer a wide range of services and tailor them to meet each client’s specific needs.
our services include:
company secretarial
- Company Formation & Company Secretarial Support
- Data Protection & Privacy Issues
- Service Agreements
- Commercial, IP & Technology Agreements
- Structuring, Drafting & Negotiating Investments
- Protecting, Enforcing and Exploiting IP rights
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The Nigerian economy is presenting new and exciting opportunities for business both nationally and internationally. We have ample expertise to provide the solutions required by our clients to develop new markets and grow existing ones effectively.
Our lawyers have in-depth knowledge of the regulatory, compliance and transaction regimes and their advice always takes account of our client’s strategic and operational needs.
As well as our clients in Nigeria, we also represent international clients on cross border transactions. Many of our clients are serial entrepreneurs or small or medium-sized enterprises, whom we have represented since the inception of their companies, enabling us to develop a comprehensive understanding of their businesses as they grow and change.
Our advisory includes:
- Corporate Governance
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Companies & Allied Matters Act
- Corporate Commercial Practice
- Due Diligence
- Joint Ventures
commercial
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Navigating the laws, entities and industry customs to obtain all the permissions you need to use music or to properly protect yourself if you create music can be like walking through a minefield without a map. The Romano Law music team can provide the guidance you need to get through the process of licensing music content or protecting your creative work.
Music law is a combination of copyright law and other aspects of intellectual property (IP) law, contracts and knowledge of the roles of various entities such as labels, music publishers, performing rights organizations and other licensing collectives in the music business ecosystem.
For those who want to use music in their businesses or projects, licensing the appropriate rights can be challenging, as multiple rights may be needed for a particular usage and the individual rights are frequently handled by different entities and involve different customs, practices and fee structures.
Our advisory includes:
- Distribution Agreements
- 360 Deals
- Side Artist Agreements
- Producer Agreements
- Recording Artist Agreements
- Corporate/Business Structuring
music
If you’re a songwriter, recording artist, producer, arranger or mixer you will need to understand how deals with music publishers, record labels and distributors work. Whether you are already signed to a label or publisher and are looking to renegotiate or terminate your deal, you’ve just been offered your first deal or your company is looking to license a hit song to promote your product or service, our experienced music attorneys can guide you through the complex process of negotiating agreements on your behalf.
- Collaboration Agreements
- Content Licensing for Digital Music Services
- Sync Licenses
- Publishing Agreements
- Management Agreements
- Touring Agreements
- Sponsorship Agreements
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Our team of dedicated attorneys is passionate about providing comprehensive legal services to the art community. We understand the unique complexities of the art world, from artists and collectors to galleries and museums.
Whether you need assistance with art acquisitions, consignments, or provenance research, we offer expert guidance to protect your investments and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Our art law practice covers a wide range of services, including negotiating contracts, resolving disputes, and handling intellectual property matters related to art. We also advise on international art transactions, tax implications, and estate planning for art collections.
With a deep appreciation for the cultural and financial significance of art, we are committed to advocating for artists' rights, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting ethical practices in the art market.
Trust us to be your legal partner in navigating the intricacies of the art world and safeguarding your artistic endeavors. Let us help you thrive in the world of art with our unparalleled legal expertise and personalized approach.
art
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As avid gamers and legal experts, we are passionate about supporting the rapidly growing esports and gaming industry.
Our specialized team provides comprehensive legal services tailored to esports organizations, players, content creators, and gaming companies. We offer strategic counsel on contract negotiations, player agreements, sponsorship deals, and IP protection.
From structuring esports organizations to advising on tournament regulations and compliance, we stay ahead of the latest industry trends and developments to ensure our clients' success.
With our deep understanding of the gaming ecosystem, we assist developers, publishers, and platforms with licensing, digital rights, and content distribution deals.
Navigating the intersection of technology, entertainment, and law, we are committed to shaping the future of esports and gaming. Let us be your legal champions in this exciting and competitive world, as we work together to achieve your goals and empower your gaming ventures.
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