Entertainment Transactions

Valente Law serves the global entertainment business community, handling a wide range of traditional entertainment transactions, in addition to cross-border and related immigration visa transactions, for U.S. and foreign talent and business individuals and companies in the motion picture, television, live performance, and publishing industries. The world has become a smaller place, and the United States has become a major draw for foreign nationals, including businessmen, filmmakers, talent, and other related members of the workforce. As a consequence of globalization and increased national security, immigration issues have become more prevalent in the marketplace. Unlike most boutique entertainment firms, Valente Law has expertise in immigration law and can handle immigration visa matters for its clients. This streamlines the legal process for clients requiring legal counsel on entertainment and immigration matters, which is particularly vital in today's fast-paced global business world.

Core areas served:

• Employment
• Acquisition
• Finance
• Production
• Distribution

Core services provided:

• Business Entity Formation
• Business Plans
• Contract Drafting, Review and Negotiation
• Production Counsel Services, including handling immigration visas related to foreign talent, crew, business personnel, and investment
• Live Performance/Touring Contracts, including handling immigration visas  for foreign performers 

Valente Law boasts a passion for the artistic process and commitment to professionally and ethically serving the needs of clients. What sets Valente Law apart from traditional entertainment firms is the fusion of creative and legal elements and a willingness to aggressively represent budding and promising artists and producers without a proven track record. Valente Law is committed to being accessible to artists, producers, and other industry professionals at an early stage in their career to nurture and develop long-term relationships and assist in protecting their interests from the onset.

Valente Law comprehends and adheres to the "hit the ground running" philosophy pervasive in the entertainment industry and, consequently, will make your project/matter a priority to meet the requisite deadlines.

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