The media, entertainment and sports practice Haldanes, Solicitors and Notaries 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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  • '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.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

John McLellan

Other key lawyers

Michael Leow, Stephanie Soon