Entertainment Group

Making beautiful music together?

Well maybe not, but Valensi Rose, PLC makes a difference for its clients in the entertainment industry by providing them with a full service approach that helps them focus on what they do best – being creative in both the arts and in business. We strive to keep our clients from being distracted by the headaches and complexities of legal, tax and business matters so they can spend their valuable time doing what they love.

Over the years we have worked with book authors, screen writers, performers, directors and producers as well as institutions such as studios, networks, guilds and talent agencies.

In addition to our depth of knowledge and expertise in the general entertainment industry we have a significant specialty-niche working within the music sector. Our music practice is all encompassing and includes work with record labels, artists, publishers, songwriters and film composers.

The Entertainment Group offers expertise in all phases of the entertainment industry including:

Deal Structuring – Business Planning
We structure deals and negotiate contracts for individuals and corporations involved in the development, production, distribution and exploitation of entertainment products and intellectual property rights in all media.

Tax Planning & Tax Disputes
Many of our clients focus intensely on their creative pursuits or business transactions without giving much thought to the complexities of tax law and how it pertains to the unique attributes of the industry. We work closely with our clients to ease this burden by proactively planning strategies that reduce or mitigate significant tax problems. In cases where clients have not planned properly, or find themselves in trouble with the IRS, we can handle the most challenging situations to help bring resolution and closure to the problem.

Estate Planning
For many industry executives, artists, producers and directors the complexity of their estates and holdings can present unique challenges. We have worked for years balancing the needs and desires of our clients with sophisticated and creative approaches to estate planning and estate taxes.

Music & Entertainment Law
The music and entertainment industry is different than almost any other industry one can imagine. The intersection of business and creative endeavors often creates interesting and complex challenges that present tremendously exciting opportunities to do amazing things. We understand the professional, business and personal issues that face clients in this industry and we apply that knowledge to legal and business issues in ways that are as creative as our clients.