AOP Business & Legal - Drop-in Consultations

Business & Legal consultations provided by AOP in association with Open Plan Law

AOP and Open Plan Law are teaming up to offer series of bookable business & legal one-to-one consultations, in person (there will be an online option for those outside London).

These sessions will take place on two separate dates, the first being Thursday 29 October, the second on Thursday 19 November. Depending on take-up and feedback, more will be scheduled in 2027.

This is a great opportunity to come along and speak with experts, face-to face, about issues or circumstances relating to anything business & legal, which you are facing and where you need some advice, a steer or just a sounding board. Think of these sessions as opportunities for ‘issue spotting’ and getting a ’sense check’ on something, as much as advice about a specific legal or business matter.

How to prepare for your consultation

The session will last 25 minutes and in order for us to give you the best guidance, we will rely on you being able to summarise the essential facts and documents. Refresh your memory on all dates and facts. You may find it helpful to jot them down together with your key questions.

If you need advice on a document, please send it to nickdunmur@the-aop.org at least 48 hours in advance of your session, in order that we may better assess the situation and advise appropriately. Please note that the session is not designed to provide you with detailed analysis of agreements or review large amounts of documents. It is your responsibility to have read all documents you need advice on and select the issues you need guidance on.

Booking and attendance

The timeslots available are as follows;

10:30, 11:00. 11:30. 12:00 noon, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00.

9 sessions in all, on each day.

** 50% Discount code available for AOP members **

Ticket price covers administration costs only

The consultations will take place at the AOP premises at 21 Downham Road, Hackney, London N1 5AA (nearest tube, Haggerston)

• We do encourage attendance in person. However, if you are based outside of London, or need to alternative arrangements, contact us at nickdunmur@the-aop.org.

• Ticket price covers general administrative costs only and does not constitute a contract for formal legal advice.

• Please remember that if you book and are unable to attend, we would appreciate being notified at least 48 hours in advance in order that people on the waiting list may be given the option to take your spot. If you book a session and do not attend or do not notify us of a cancellation, you will not be able to access the service again.

About OpenPlan Law

Open Plan Law is a law practice dedicated to creatives and innovators.

As law firms go, we are unusual, just as our name is. Open Plan reflects the way we work with our clients. Deeply rooted in the business of creativity, and not just the law, we offer focused and commercially realistic legal advice.

We pride ourselves on unparalleled experience in the photography sector. Our founding partner, Anna, has worked in the photography industry for over 15 years, having advised on all aspects of the business. From content creation to publication, primary to secondary licensing, commercial and editorial, RF and RM. She has represented personality rights of icons and advocated for the industry before the Parliament and the European Commission. She lectures on Media Law at the BA and MA photography courses at the University of the Arts.

We also offer advice on:

• Trade marks and brands

• Data protection

• Protection and enforcement of design rights

• Commercial contracts relating to creative businesses such as NDAs, licences, assignments, clearances, and many more.

We offer a free 30-minute consultation to the members of the AOP.

We have a range of fixed fees, including fees for simple copyright assignments between individual photographers and their businesses (£350 plus VAT).

Find out more about us on www.openplanlaw.com and feel free to contact us at contact@openplanlaw.com.

Anna is available on anna.skurczynska@openplanlaw.com .

About the AOP

A voice for photographers & image-makers since 1968, the Association of Photographers (AOP) champions the rights of visual artists and campaigns tirelessly on issues of copyright, best practice, and professionalism.

Our 3,000 members include photographers, photographic assistants, photography agents, accredited courses, students, and those working in support services for the Creative Industries. We bring professional photographers & image-makers together to promote the highest levels of achievement and support our members' interests at all levels.

• www.the-aop.org
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Note:

• Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the organiser
• Any questions about the event advertised please contact us at info@the-aop.org
• Only AOP members are eligible for the discount price. All purchases made using the AOP Member promo code will be verified.

In association with The Photographers Charitable Trust