We are advising and representing clients in all aspects of the theatre and live entertainment industry, both in Germany and internationally, in particular in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Austria and Switzerland.
Rights clearance
of stage and ancillary rights as well as underlying rights (such as of film or book templates as stage adaptations).
Author contracts / publishing contracts
Drawing up agreements between composers, lyricists and book authors with publishers, producers and theatres.
Capitalisation of theatre productions
Preparation of investor contracts including conceptualisation, structuring, marketing and investor relations
Production and management agreements
Drafting of co-production, licensing, work, service, agency and related contracts for the creation or realisation of events.
Worldwide licensing
Of stage and other intellectual property rights to producers and other distributors
Music rights clearance
Clearance of grand rights in songs for use of existing musical works for the use in musicals, shows or for advertising purposes as well as associated agreements.
Labour law & contracts with artistic staff
Employment law advising, contract drafting and litigation; drafting agreements with directors, choreographers, designers ,arrangers, musicians and performers.
Withholding tax / Artist tax
Fiscal accompaniment in connection with the limited tax liability according to § 50a EStG (income of foreign companies or artists).
Visa / Work permits
Application for the necessary visas for artistic and technical staff in the Federal Republic of Germany at migration offices and German Embassies or Consulates worldwide.
Around the venue
Reviewing and drafting of theatre rental agreements, F&B agreements, sponsoring agreements, etc.