Silvia J Schmidt

Legal Advice for Creatives and Entrepreneurs

Welcome to my practice.

My name is Silvia Schmidt, and I have been practising law for 10 years.

I specialise in entertainment law, media finance, and commercial legal advice. My mission is to simplify legal processes, offering practical guidance to help you overcome the challenges of contracts, negotiations, and business decisions. From drafting and reviewing agreements to helping you secure deals, I’m here to support your projects and business from concept to completion.

Whether you’re navigating complex industry contracts or building your business foundations, you need clear, straightforward advice to protect your interests and keep moving forward.

I know that finding the right lawyer is a choice not to be taken lightly. That’s why I offer free consultations to walk you through your needs, the scope of your goals, and your budget.

Who I help:

  • Film & TV Professionals: From development to distribution, get the legal support you need to protect your projects and secure your rights.
  • Freelancers & Business Owners: Navigate contracts, protect your work, and build your business on solid legal foundations.
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“Silvia was very helpful in creating an option agreement for a feature film I am producing. She was happy to advise where needed and got the contract drawn up quickly and effectively. I certainly plan to use her for any future media legal work. ”
— Michelle Parkyn, Producer, Mop Media Ltd
“Silvia Schmidt was wonderfully effective in negotiating the terms of my contract. I am a writer. It was great to be able to contact her when I needed and she understood completely my requirements.”
— Writer Client
“I am an author and Silvia helped me with an option agreement for a potential TV series based on some of my books. She clearly and expertly advised me and speedily drew up the contract. Her costs are reasonable and I would have no hesitation in using her again for future work.”
— Nicola May - bestselling author
“I loved working with Silvia. She brings a wealth of knowledge to any project, and is able to adapt to the needs of the client. She gave peace of mind to a daunting process, creating all the music contracts for Mermaids. I would absolutely recommend her services to any filmmaker and creative! You’ll be in safe hands.”
— Yazmin Joy Vigus, Filmmaker

Podcasts & Features

Top Entertainment Lawyer Silvia Schmidt Simplifies Film Contracts

The Film Finance & Distribution Podcast

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