Management and Agencies

Management and Agencies

Music lawyers in Melbourne

The blessing of a great agent or manager relationship exists hand-in-hand with the potential curse of being saddled with a sub-par contract. A strong management agreement is essential for a successful and harmonious partnership that stands the test of time. Sanicki Lawyers can help draft an agreement that outlines the roles, responsibilities, and financial arrangements, protecting both parties’ interests and setting clear expectations.

At Sanicki Lawyers, we review management and agency contracts in the creative industries regularly, so, we are very familiar with the current industry standards, and the most important terms to look out for.

Contact Sanicki Lawyers today for a consultation, and we’ll make sure you and your manager are going to be singing in the same key.

Testimonials

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— George S

As the Group Commercial Manager for the Salvation Army Australia, I have used Sanicki Lawyers to assist me with commercial contracts and have found their advice, highly professional, commercially astute and legally sound.  I have no hesitation in recommending them to assist you in any commercial transaction.

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— Robert J

The Sanicki Lawyers team make you feel so welcome, and explain fully costs and processes. It’s so comforting to be able to approach these guys and feel confident with what they do.

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— Gina C

Exceptional service from Sanicki Lawyers. I would never hesitate to recommend the team, and will certainly use their firm again for my business.

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— Julia N

Darren has an excellent team of friendly and accessible people who are both efficient and practical. I trust Darren and his team to deliver for my clients at the most crucial stage of their transaction.

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— Ian A

Couldn’t have had a better experience. These guys are warm and efficient. Best!

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— Harry F

Sanicki Lawyers have been incredible to work with. They’re professional, approachable, and really know their stuff. The team made everything easy to understand and were always quick to respond. You can tell they genuinely care about their clients. Highly recommend them for anyone needing solid legal support.

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— Brandon W

Chelsea, Darren and the broader team at Sanicki Lawyers are an integral part of our business… It’s a bonus that they’re incredible to work with. We can’t recommend them highly enough – and wouldn’t trust anyone else with our contracts or business requirements

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— Giorgio M

I couldn’t be more impressed with the exceptional service provided. The quality of work was outstanding, and any amendments I requested were handled with professionalism and efficiency. Communication was seamless—emails were always responded to promptly, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I engaged them for commercial legal matters, and both Chelsea and Natasha delivered beyond expectations. Highly recommended!

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— James T

By having a Sanicki lawyer involved I feel peace of mind knowing the deal has every chance of coming to fruition. I can honestly say that Darren, along with his wonderful team, have saved deals for me on several occasions. Sanicki’s end to end service makes my business life much less stressful.

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— Steve P

Our expert music law team can help you:

Negotiate a fair and comprehensive management or agency agreement tailored to your specific needs

Define key terms, such as the manager's territory, services, and commission structure

Establish clear procedures for financial reporting and accounting, ensuring transparency and accountability

Address crucial considerations like exclusivity, post-term (trailing) commissions, and the implications of working with management companies

Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes of conduct, such as those in New South Wales and Queensland

Enquire with our commercial litigation lawyers in Melbourne