getting the most out of the law (and lawyers)

Negotiating a well drafted author/publisher contract is key to a successful author/publisher relationship. Authors also need to focus on how they deal with their literary assets and royalty streams, both during their lifetime and after their death. 

We are able to advise on legal issues facing authors from the creation of their works onwards, with practical advice on what to look out for in publishing contracts, how to avoid expensive libel law suits, what steps to take to protect and preserve your copyrights and other intellectual property assets, whether on a relationship-breakdown or after your death.  

As well as advising authors, Blake Lapthorn's Private Client Services group is also able to advise private individuals on the many complex legal issues relating to the arts and heritage property.

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For further information please contact Elaine Heywood, head of Blake Lapthorn solicitors' Publishing group on elaine.heywood@bllaw.co.uk or call 023 8085 7124.