• Business & Tax

    Media, Sports & Entertainment Law – Rights, Image & Tax Strategy

    The media, sports and entertainment sectors demand legal and tax advisors with in-depth industry knowledge and international experience. At Del Canto Chambers, we provide strategic legal and tax advice to clients operating in television, film, publishing, sports and digital media across Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

    Our team combines cross-border expertise with a practical, commercial approach, helping clients navigate complex transactions, protect intellectual property and manage regulatory challenges in fast-evolving industries.

Media law

Our media law team advises on a broad range of legal and tax issues affecting traditional and digital media. We understand the dynamics of publishing, broadcasting and social media, and help clients protect their rights and structure their operations effectively.

We have advised on landmark international projects, including:

HuffPost Arabi

Advising Integral Media Group and Arianna Huffington on the legal and tax implications of the joint venture to launch HuffPost Arabi.

Al Jazeera and Grupo PRISA

Advising during the major shift in digital journalism and intellectual property law resulting from the rise of social media platforms.

Grupo PRISA

Assisting in securing and negotiating a €120 million capital investment from Qatari investor Sheikh Khalid Al Thani.

AS Arabia

Advising AS, the leading Spanish-language sports newspaper, on its Arabic edition and joint venture with Qatari media group Dar Al Sharq.

Sports law

We advise clubs, owners, sponsors, agents and athletes on all aspects of sports law. Our firm has participated in high-profile negotiations and transactions, including:
● Advising La Liga on international broadcasting rights.
● Advising Tottenham Hotspur and Valencia CF on sponsorship agreements.
Our team combines legal and tax expertise with strong sector knowledge of the UK, Spanish, Middle Eastern and Latin American markets. We regularly work with federations, leagues and sports institutions on regulatory and commercial matters. Our sports law services include:
● Tax and commercial advice on sports agreements
● Corporate and employment contracts
● Sponsorship and image rights deals
● Regulatory and competition law
● Intellectual property and naming rights
● Dispute resolution

Entertainment law

We represent production companies, distributors, screenwriters and directors, providing comprehensive legal and tax advice from project inception to final delivery. Protecting intellectual property and structuring transactions efficiently are at the core of our approach.

Key experience includes:

  • Advising on the acquisition and restructuring of Gulf Film, the largest film distribution company in the Middle East.
  • Project managing the rebrand of Grand Cinemas and the creation of Novo Cinemas, the region’s largest cinema chain.

“I have had the pleasure of working with León Fernando on several legal projects and have truly appreciated his responsiveness, insight and professionalism.”
 — Debbie Stanford-Kristiansen, CEO of Novo Cinemas, UAE

Our entertainment law services include:

  • Private equity and fundraising
  • Start-up and company formation
  • Franchising and licensing
  • Mergers, acquisitions and sales
  • Tax planning and compliance
  • Intellectual property and copyright matters
  • Dispute resolution

At Del Canto Chambers, we deliver coordinated legal and tax advice across all areas of the media, sports and entertainment industries. Our goal is to provide practical solutions that protect our clients’ interests, enhance commercial value and support long-term growth.

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