Sport, Entertainment and Media

Ever-increasing methods of exploitation and segmentation of rights in the entertainment field, whether in relation to film or electronic games, sport or music, has led to an increasingly complex and multifaceted environment in which projects are launched and participants operate.  Disputes that arise in these circumstances can have a profound effect.  Timing is often crucial to the success or otherwise of a project, where co-operation of all participants is crucial.  Real-time dispute resolution is often what is needed, something generally unavailable other than by way of a negotiated solution.  Also important is industry knowledge and this is why mediation, by specialist mediators, is an extremely effective management tool to help parties re-engage in their enterprise, or at least agree an orderly disengagement.

Given the suitability of mediation for the resolution of disputes in these sectors, particularly given the short time frame in which mediation can take place and its relatively modest cost, In Place of Strife The Mediation Chambers has developed a particular strength in this area.

Our mediators are regularly resolving disputes in the following fields:

• Film production and financing
• Distribution and marketing of media
• Media buying agreements and campaigns
• Joint ventures
• Internet related agreements – content, search etc
• Advertising
• Sponsorship and promotion agreements
• Exploitation of major sporting events
• Publishing
• Defamation and malicious falsehood

For advice on the In Place of Strife mediators with the right experience for your case, please contact our senior case manager, Joanne Claypole.