When a Consultation Makes Sense

Clients book when a decision, a deal, or a dispute carries real consequences:

• A deal is being structured or negotiated. A contract, licensing arrangement, partnership, brand deal, or production agreement where the terms will shape revenue, ownership, and control.
• A contract raises strategic questions. You need guidance on your rights, obligations, risks, or negotiating position before deciding how to proceed.
• Ownership needs to be established. Who owns the work, the masters, the brand, the business, and what the agreements actually say.
• Intellectual property needs protecting or enforcing. Trademark and copyright strategy, licensing, brand protection, and AI-related questions around content, likeness, and voice.
• A business relationship is being formed, restructured, or unwound. Partnerships, collaborations, teams, and the exposure that comes with each.
• A cross-border deal needs structuring, including U.S.-Africa and Afrobeats industry matters.
• A dispute has emerged or is likely. A claim against you, a claim you may need to bring, or a relationship heading that direction.
• A significant decision is pending and the legal and business consequences aren't yet clear.

If your situation isn't listed but carries comparable stakes, the consultation is likely appropriate.

WHAT YOUR CONSULTATION COVERS

During your consultation, we will:

• Assess the material legal, intellectual property, and business risks.
• Identify leverage points and potential consequences.
• Clarify strategic options and relevant tradeoffs.
• Review pertinent facts, documents, communications, or digital evidence as necessary to evaluate your primary issue.
• Determine the appropriate next steps, including whether further legal representation is warranted.

Scope

The Strategic Legal Consultation focuses on legal analysis, strategy, and direction.

The consultation does not include contract drafting or revision, markups or redlines, clause-by-clause review, written legal opinions, trademark or copyright application preparation, negotiations or communications with another party, or ongoing representation. Relevant documents provided in advance are reviewed as necessary to inform the analysis of your primary issue.

The consultation fee is separate from any subsequent legal engagement and is not credited toward future fees.

Additional legal services, when appropriate, are handled under a separate engagement agreement.