The fine print should help
you to feel safe, not small.
Sometimes the best way to negotiate a new contract or fix an old one isn’t by adding more clauses — it's by simplifying them. Because legal wording can be tight and robust, without being out of touch.
How I can help
Draft
I write documents that actually do what they need to. Strong and yet flexible — and without unecessary expensive-sounding legalese.
It’s about understanding where your red lines really are, and how hard to push. Good deals often need someone who can actually read the room.
Negotiate
The law — and your priorities — are always changing. Sometimes a contract or policy just needs a bit of a makeover to keep up.
Update
I regularly walk clients through what the terms of a contract actually mean, so they know what they’re signing — and where the risks are.
Explain
Contract Sense Check
Sometimes you just want a lawyer to tell you whether something looks okay. My contract sense-check consultations are for clients who simply want an initial steer — and sometimes, that’s all that’s needed.
*I believe legal advice should be within reach for everyone. So if you’re a freelancer or a jobbing artist or performer for whom £200 + VAT might be a stretch, just let me know and we can work something out.
typically £200 — £300, depending on complexity*
HOW IT WORKS
Message me to say you’re interested in a sense check, and if I think I can help, I’ll message back to discuss next steps. If we agree to work together, we can arrange a 30-minute call where we’ll focus on things like:
red flags or unusual wording that might be worth negotiating
legal jargon you don’t understand or aren’t sure about
whether the agreement looks broadly sensible for what you’re trying to do
This is designed as a high-level consultation rather than a full legal review. If I think your matter would benefit from additional advice, I’ll let you know as soon as it becomes apparent.
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Voice cloning / digital replica contracts
AI use policies and compliance / governance documents
AI restrictions for talent, contributor, and filming location agreements (e.g. "no GenAI cloning or modification allowed")
AI tool T&Cs / SaaS terms
Algorithm training / dataset licences
Workflow and distribution warranties and liabilities
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Talent agreements — actors, voice artists, presenters, influencers
Releases and consents
Endorsement and brand partnerships
Agency and management agreements
Equity and SAG-AFTRA terms
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Location agreements
Production services and crew agreements (employees and freelancers)
Cast and talent engagement agreements
Development and option agreements
Co-production and financing agreements
Broadcast and commissioning agreements
Distribution and delivery agreements
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Publishing and writers' agreements
Artist agreements and commissioned work
IP ownership and licensing
Collaboration and co-author agreements
Options, adaptation, and secondary rights
Licensing, reversion, and reuse provisions
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User generated content
Platform-specific content licences
User generated content and moderation
Platform T&Cs and community guidelines
Advertising standards, ASA/CAP
Online Safety Act 2023
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Confidentiality agreements & NDAs
T&Cs, Terms of Service / Use
Heads of Terms / Letters of Intent
MSAs and frameworks
Partnership and collaboration agreements
GDPR and Privacy Policies
Data processing / sharing agreements
Contracts I advise on
Contracts and policies are more than just paperwork. Each one tells a different story about risk, control, power, and trust — and what happens if something (or someone) goes off script.
Read more client stories and reviews
“Negotiating with brands and corporations feels like a impossible undertaking, but Kelsey makes it look effortless.”
— NICOLE OCRAN
Author, Podcaster & Content Creator
Alexandra needed T&Cs that were strong enough to protect her new business, but straightforward and accessible for her clients and collaborators Read more→
To meet growing challenges and concerns about AI, London’s filming industry agency needed new clauses for its standard agreements. Read more →
“Kelsey's understanding of risk and ability to advise at pace on complex contracts was massively appreciated at a time of immense change in our organisation.”
— EXECUTIVE
Post Office