Media, entertainment and sports

Our media and entertainment lawyers advise clients across all the areas of media and entertainment industry. Media and entertainment industry is evolving rapidly with the fast-moving pace of technology changes. The role of lawyers thus becomes exceptionally important supporting the clients’ digital transformation as well as addressing underlying legal, regulatory and compliance requirements.

Our clients in this industry include media groups, online advertising and promotion companies, internet service providers, event organisers, music distributors, publishers; artists; financiers and financial institutions who seek our advice to a range of transactions, including M&A and joint ventures, network sharing and outsourcing, as well as advice on IP disputes (copyright and other IP infringement), privatisations and financing and investment.

We often advise on:

• Drafting of production agreements, advertising and sponsorship agreements,
• Advising on protection of all kinds of Intellectual Property rights;
• Advising on data protection matters;
• Advising on event sponsorship requirements in compliance with Omani laws;
• Advising on requirements of organizing exhibitions and relevant regulations
• Assisting with M&A including complex transactions and strategic joint ventures and partnerships in this sector.