Arts and Entertainment Law

Schneider Pfahl & Rahmé, LLP is experienced in handling transactions, ranging from:

Single artist representation agreements; Structuring and forming multinational entertainment companies, including drafting all licensing, artist and distribution agreements; Dealing with royalty reporting compliance issues; and acting as general counselors within the context of intellectual property, trademark and copyright matters to help plan strategic decisions.

Who Are Our Clients?
Film & independent film makers
Film editors
Actors
Notable producers
Distributors of multimedia productions, classical & contemporary music
Commercial artists: musicians, writers, symphony conductors, portrait painters, publishing companies, theater companies, photographers & art galleries

Arts & Entertainment Law: we counsel New York and international artists and companies in all aspects of intellectual property, including production, licensing, distribution for music, film, television and multimedia.

New Media Law: we assist New York and international technology, e-commerce, software and website design companies.

Commercial and Corporate Law: we provide on-going counsel to closely-held corporations, private foundations, LLC’s, LLP’s and Family Limited Partnerships.

Estates & Trusts: we advise foreign and domestic clients in developing sophisticated estate plans to minimize estate taxes and to provide for continuity in institutions and family businesses through wills, trusts, guardianships, charitable trusts, planned giving, probate and probate planning.

Real Estate Law: we handle purchases and sales, financing and refinancing, for residential properties, houses, co-ops, condos, as well as commercial leasing, acquisition, financing, and New York co-op and condo building representation.

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