Our Expertise

mdp McDonald Partners have been advising in relation to the entertainment and media industries for more than ten years. mdp McDonald Partners and its lawyers have experience working in industries including:

·         Advertising and marketing;

·         Music;

·         Film and television;

·         Theatre and live productions;

·         Print media; and

·         New media and internet.

Our Clients

mdp McDonald Partners and its lawyers have acted for a broad range of clients in the media and entertainment industries, including Grammy award-winning musicians, internationally-renowned actors, directors, producers and budding performers.

How can mdp McDonald Partners help?

mdp McDonald Partners can provide advice to clients on a broad range of media and entertainment law topics including:

·         Brand protection, trade marks and licensing;

·         Defamation actions;

·         Copyright and associated rights;

·         Trade Practices and competition law issues, including pre-publication approval for advertising and marketing as well as post-publication actions for misleading or deceptive conduct;

·         Entertainer and management contracts;

·         Privacy; and

·         Financing, structuring, joint venture, distribution and venue agreements.

Media and Entertainment Law Publications

·         Case Study: BBC's Walking with Dinosaurs arena adaptation

·         Case Study: Kylie Minogue

Where to now?

Speak to an expert

Often the best way to get the answers you need is to speak to an expert. Click here to contact one of our experts via our contact forms or please call us on +61 3 9620 9660.


Attend a seminar

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Organise an initial consultation

A face-to-face consultation gives you the opportunity to discuss your issue with professionals who deal with and resolve these issues on a daily basis.

It gives you a chance to ask any questions you may have and for a member of our team to gain background and provide an insight into the options available to you.

For more information please call us on +61 3 9620 9660 or send us an e-mail at info@mdplaw.com.au. We are here to help.