Shulin Lee

Legal expenses are not miscellaneous expenses. That‘s because you need a lawyer to: 1) Draft and review all your film contracts. 2) Copyright your film to protect it from unauthorized copying. 3) Give you sound legal advice to ensure your IP rights are well protected. 4) Carry out a clearance audit to ensure you don’t infringe on any 3rd party’s right. One single legal mistake can land you in a very bad legal issue, so ensure to work with a lawyer throughout all the stages of your production. Share this post with all the filmmakers you know. _ _ _ _ _ Hi, my name is Omotayo, I help creatives like you protect and monetize their content and brand to enable them create generational wealth. Follow me Omotayo Queen Inakoju to get free tips on how to build a profitable and legally protected creative business. #creatives #filmproducer #filmmaking #filmlawyer #nollywood

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A song can be successful, widely known, even culturally impactful, and still have no catalog value. The reason is simple: ownership clarity. When we talk about catalog deals, sync licensing, sub-publishing, or even long-term royalty administration, the first thing anyone looks at is the Chain of Title, the documented history of who has owned the rights to the work, and when. What I keep seeing is that the work is created, released, distributed, and performed but the paper trail is fragmented. And once that happens, the music becomes difficult (sometimes impossible) to license or transfer. These are some common issues: ✅ Producer agreements that were never finalized ✅ Publishing shares that were agreed verbally but not documented ✅ Old managers or partners still listed on registrations Master rights transferred informally without written assignment ✅ Conflicting entries across PRO/CMO systems When the Chain of Title is unclear, the conversation doesn’t move forward. It does not matter how well the music performed. No one invests in rights they cannot verify. What actually builds catalog value is not just the music itself, it’s the documentation that proves ownership. If the goal is to license, sell, leverage, or build long-term value around music, the structure has to be clean. That’s the difference! As a creative entrepreneur or executive, how are you approaching this. Happy to hear your perspective 👇

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#MM – 036 Engaging a top-tier law firm often feels like a trade-off: a. Hourly Billing = Unpredictable invoices, wondering if every minute was truly necessary. b. Fixed Fee = Partner’s attention gradually wanes as the matter progresses. How about a Fixed Fee with a “number of turns” model? Instead of tracking hours, consider monitoring the major and minor ‘turns’ to the documents, aligning effort, attention, and cost as the matter evolves. Thoughts? Have you tried alternative fee structures? Please comment!   #Business #FutureOfWork #Law #Legal

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Truth be told, the next chapter of business leadership in APAC is being co-authored by the legal function. I have been fortunate to work with some of the best APAC regional GCs whose outlook and legal styles have influenced me in shaping my own. As APAC economies expand and global interdependencies deepen, legal functions in the region are uniquely positioned to: • anticipate risks before they crystallise. • design governance that builds lasting stakeholder trust. • enable businesses to pursue growth with confidence. The legal function’s role is now about creating the clarity and foresight that allow organisations to move faster, scale responsibly and compete globally. While law is inherently jurisdictional, the most effective legal teams are those that stay globally connected, learning from different markets and perspectives to build a more well-rounded approach. In APAC, where regulatory diversity meets unprecedented growth, the legal function has the chance to shape not just compliance outcomes but the very trajectory of enterprises and industries. Curious to hear how others across APAC are experiencing this evolution in the legal function. #LegalLeadership #APACGC #FutureOfLegal #GeneralCounsel #InHouseCounsel #BusinessStrategy #CorporateGovernance

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