Practices
Specialist Counsel Across the Full Spectrum of Entertainment Law
Contracts & Transactions
Zayd advises on and drafts a wide range of entertainment and media contracts, including recording agreements, publishing deals, management and agency contracts, licensing arrangements, co-production agreements, and talent contracts. His focus is on ensuring that your commercial position is protected and that you fully understand every term before you sign.
Music Industry Advisory
From recording and distribution to sync licensing and live performance, the music industry presents a distinctive set of legal challenges. Zayd advises artists, songwriters, producers, and music businesses on all aspects of the music industry lifecycle, helping clients to maximise the value of their catalogue and safeguard their creative output.
Intellectual Property & Rights
Copyright sits at the heart of the entertainment industry. Zayd advises on copyright ownership, infringement, licensing, moral rights, and rights clearance. He assists clients in protecting their creative works, challenging unauthorised use, and navigating complex multi-party rights disputes — including those arising from sampling, adaptation, and digital exploitation.
Reputation & Privacy
A public profile brings heightened legal exposure. Zayd advises clients in the entertainment industry on defamation, privacy, data protection, and image rights — helping to manage and defend their reputation both online and in the press.
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
When negotiations break down, Zayd provides skilled advocacy and litigation support in entertainment and media disputes. This includes breach of contract claims, intellectual property infringement proceedings, royalty and accounting disputes, and reputation-related litigation. Zayd represents clients in court, before tribunals, and in alternative dispute resolution proceedings including mediation and arbitration.