Artificial Intelligence
Hong Kong
08 August 2024
The media, entertainment and sports practice Haldanes is the go-to team for record companies, film and TV production companies, event promoters and artists. The team advises on a wide range of media and entertainment issues including financing, production, licensing, distribution and artist agreements. Practice head John McLellan handles commercial transactions, joint ventures and licensing agreements for a range of media clients, while Michael Leow is well-versed in represented financiers in the film and TV sector in international and cross-border transactions.
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Client satisfaction
Testimonials
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- 'The team goes above and beyond to assist with the matters at hand and are thorough with reviewing all possible solutions.'
- 'John McLellan and Stefanie Soon both care deeply for the client and offers comprehensive insights. They are creative and strategic with their approach.'
Key clients
- Blackx Pte Ltd
- Cathay Film Company Pte. Ltd.
- Mount Bina Holdings Ltd
- The Klockworx Co. Ltd
- Changin’ Pictures Limited
- Desmar Pte Ltd
- Edko Films Ltd
- Fong Khalil Tai Tung
Work highlights
Advised Cathay Film Company on all cross-border legal agreements and documents in relation to the episodic series production.
Advised blackx Pte Ltd on corporate structure, acquisition of a music publishing portfolio in Taiwan and a 2-year sub-publishing agreement with artist Tanya Chua.
Advised Edko Films Ltd. on a variety of production agreements.
Lawyers
Practice head
John McLellan
Other key lawyers
Michael Leow; Stephanie Soon