Jie Hua’s Entertainment, Media & Sports Practice Group comprises attorneys who serve on various Professional Committees of the Shanghai Bar Association, including Entertainment, Media, and Sports Committees. Our practice group combines profound legal expertise with extensive experience in specialized sectors, serving diverse clients including film/television production and distribution companies, theater chains, music production/distribution companies, talent agencies/MCN institutions, traditional and new media outlets, streaming platforms, video websites, ticketing companies, gaming companies, and professional investment institutions. We provide comprehensive legal services spanning investment and financing, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property protection, copyright trading, corporate compliance, dispute resolution, etc.
Core Business
Entertainment
- Legal services related to cultural products, services, and industries including film, television, animation, variety shows, web series, micro-dramas, short videos, gaming, music, merchandising, artwork, talent management, live performances, theme parks, etc.
Sports
- Legal services concerning sports event organization, introduction, licensing, and derivative development; acquisition, naming rights, cooperation, and player image rights for professional sports teams; and general commercial matters for athletes, coaches, and other notable sports figures
Telecommunications
- Legal services in telecommunications sectors including Internet, e-commerce, live streaming, online publishing, online audiovisual programming, online cultural products, Internet finance, etc.
Media
- Legal services for print media (newspapers, magazines), broadcast media (television and radio stations), and new media (websites, apps, mini-programs, instant apps), including but not limited to advertising compliance review, government investigation response, etc.
High-Net-Worth Individuals and Families in Entertainment
- Legal services related to family/cultural charitable trusts, charitable donations, personal/family wealth management, family/cultural charitable foundations, and cultural philanthropy projects
