Rogad Chambers

Practice Areas · 03

Media & Entertainment.

Legal counsel for the businesses and people shaping the creative economy.

01 · The Practice

Protecting creativity.Enabling growth.

Nigeria's media and entertainment industry has evolved into one of Africa's most dynamic creative economies, driven by innovation, digital transformation, and the global recognition of Nigerian music, film, fashion, sports, broadcasting, and creative content. As the industry continues to attract local and international investment, participants increasingly require sophisticated legal counsel to protect their creative works, structure commercial relationships, safeguard intellectual property, and navigate an evolving regulatory landscape.

At Rogad Chambers, we provide comprehensive legal and commercial advisory services to creators, artists, producers, production companies, broadcasters, record labels, talent managers, sports professionals, advertising agencies, digital content creators, technology platforms, investors, and other stakeholders within the creative economy. Our lawyers understand both the legal and commercial realities of the industry and provide practical, business-focused solutions that enable our clients to maximize opportunities while effectively managing legal and regulatory risks.

02 · Our Capabilities

Comprehensivelegal support.

  1. 01Contract negotiation and drafting
  2. 02Talent management agreements
  3. 03Music recording and publishing agreements
  4. 04Film production and distribution
  5. 05Broadcasting and digital media
  6. 06Sponsorship and endorsement arrangements
  7. 07Licensing
  8. 08Merchandising
  9. 09Advertising and marketing compliance
  10. 10Sports law
  11. 11Brand protection
  12. 12Regulatory compliance
  13. 13Corporate structuring
  14. 14Investment transactions
  15. 15Intellectual property strategy

03 · Our Approach

Industry insight.Practical solutions.

Our lawyers understand both the legal and commercial realities of the industry and provide practical, business-focused solutions that enable our clients to maximize opportunities while effectively managing legal and regulatory risks.

04 · Media & Entertainment Strategy

Support atevery stage.

  1. Protect

    Safeguard your creative works, brands and commercial interests.

  2. Enable

    Facilitate transactions, partnerships and growth opportunities.

  3. Sustain

    Provide ongoing legal support for long-term success.

Dispute Resolution

When creative mattersbecome contentious.

Where disputes arise, our Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Arbitration team provides strategic representation in matters involving copyright infringement, trademark disputes, licensing conflicts, breach of contract, royalty claims, defamation, digital content disputes, unfair competition, broadcasting rights, sponsorship agreements, image rights, technology-related disputes, and other commercial conflicts affecting the media and entertainment sector.

We actively pursue negotiated settlements where appropriate but are fully prepared to protect our clients' interests through litigation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms whenever necessary.

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05 · Integrated Counsel

A multidisciplinary perspective.

Working closely with our Intellectual Property and Corporate Advisory teams, we assist clients in securing, commercialising, enforcing, and monetising their valuable intellectual assets while ensuring compliance with applicable Nigerian laws and international best practices.

Our Perspective

Creative assets arecommercial assets.

At Rogad Chambers, we recognise that creative assets are valuable commercial assets. Our objective is not only to resolve legal issues but also to help our clients build sustainable brands, protect innovation, unlock commercial value, and thrive in an increasingly competitive and globalised creative industry.

Through responsive legal counsel, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we partner with our clients at every stage of their creative and commercial journey.

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Bring your creativevision to life.

Speak with our team to discuss your objectives and discover how we can support your creative and commercial ambitions with practical, strategic and industry-focused legal solutions.

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