Lilit Chakman
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About Lilit
Lilit is an experienced senior lawyer with over 10 years’ experience in legal in practice.
Lilit started her career at K&L Gates and Harwood Andrews, where she established herself as an astute commercial lawyer, rising to Head of Entertainment & Sports at The Lantern Legal Group.
She has extensive experience representing artists in the entertainment industry including but not limited to; brand partnerships; contracts; dispute resolution; events and activations; negotiations; on-screen talent; recording artists; sponsorships and sports law.
Lilit also has an extensive background in commercial law. She provides invaluable legal expertise in assisting clients in business structures including establishment, acquisition, restructuring and sales; start- ups and e-commerce including drafting sales agreements and contracts, contract negotiation and advising on business structuring & privacy obligations.
Lilit’s expertise extends to business and commercial disputes and litigation. She is experienced in negotiating commercially based outcomes and has a successfully represented clients in shareholder and director disputes, planning and property disputes, commercial leasing disputes, council and local government litigation and compulsory acquisition matters.
Lilit has built her practice on a genuine interest in and care for her clients. She identifies the issues between parties at the early stages of the matter, with a view to resolving them in the best way possible for her clients.
Area of Expertise:
Media, Communications and Entertainment Law
- Advertising Law
- Arts Law
- Film Industry and Entertainment
- Media Law
- Telecommunications including TV, Radio and Newspapers
- Sports Law
Commercial and Corporate Law:
- Bankruptcy & Insolvency
- Business Contracts & Agreements
- Start-up Documents
- Company Formation and Structuring
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Partnership and Joint Ventures
- E-Commerce
- Franchises and Licenses
- Contract Negotiation
Business Disputes:
- Commercial Litigation
- Council and Local Government Litigation
- Debt Recovery
- Commercial Leasing Dispute
- Partnership Disputes
- Planning Disputes
- Property Disputes
Outside of being a lawyer
Outside of the legal industry, Lilit is the Managing Director of Creative Entertainment Agency, a company which commercialises the intellectual property rights of a global portfolio of clients.
Lilit enjoys spending her down time with family and friends, walking her beloved border collie, and practising yoga.
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