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EVENTS SOLICITORS

Legal support for the people who put on the show

We act for event organisers, agencies, venues and suppliers across the UK, keeping your contracts, your licences and your safety documentation in order before the doors open. A fixed monthly fee, with no hourly billing.

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COMMON PROBLEMS FOR EVENTS BUSINESSES

The problems that bring events businesses to us

An event is a stack of contracts signed at speed with one date on which all of them have to work. Most of what we are asked about is who carries the risk when one part of the stack fails. These are the six situations we see most, and what each one turns on.

Events contracts get signed quickly because the date is fixed. That is exactly why the cancellation and force majeure wording deserves the ten minutes it rarely gets.

James Conning

Commercial Solicitor, Lawyerly

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James Conning

Commercial Solicitor, Lawyerly

An event is cancelled or postponed Deposits, staged payments, what the force majeure clause actually covers, and whether postponement is a right or a concession. Wording drafted before 2020 often deals with neither properly.
A venue contract passes risk down the chain Indemnities, required insurance levels, damage to the venue and minimum spend commitments. These are usually the venue's own terms, and they are negotiable more often than organisers assume.
A supplier or performer does not appear Substitution rights, remedies, and whether the loss is recoverable at all where the contract caps liability at the level of the fee.
Crew are engaged for single days Employment status, working time, and who is responsible for their safety on site. The label on the engagement rarely decides any of it.
Security and crowd duties are changing The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn's Law, received Royal Assent in 2025 but is not yet in force, with commencement expected in 2027 after an implementation period. It will bring notification and public protection duties for qualifying premises and events, with a higher tier for those expecting 800 people or more.
Attendee data and ticketing Controller and processor roles with ticketing platforms, marketing consent, and what happens to the attendee list once the event is over.
OUR LEGAL EXPERTISE

We understand the business behind the event

A conference organiser, a festival promoter and a venue face different legal questions. We act across the events sector and shape our advice to the way you win the brief, deliver the day and are paid for it.

  • Corporate events and conferences

    Conferences, exhibitions, product launches, awards, networking events and corporate hospitality.

  • Festivals and live entertainment

    Music festivals, concerts, touring productions, cultural festivals and outdoor events open to the public.

  • Event agencies and production

    Event management agencies, experiential agencies, production companies and creative teams delivering for clients.

  • Venues and event spaces

    Conference centres, hotels, unique venues, arenas and outdoor sites hiring space to organisers.

  • Event suppliers and contractors

    Staging, AV, catering, security, staffing agencies, ticketing platforms and the specialists every event depends on.

LEGAL SERVICES FOR EVENTS BUSINESSES

Take care of the legal side of the show

From day-to-day contract work to the questions particular to events, our solicitors work alongside you so that every agreement is in place, every licence is understood and every risk sits where it belongs.

  • Client and supplier contracts

    Event management agreements, terms of business, supplier and contractor agreements, production schedules, payment milestones and cancellation provisions.

  • Venue hire and site agreements

    Venue hire terms, site licences for outdoor events, capacity, noise and curfew conditions, damage and reinstatement provisions and insurance requirements.

  • Licensing and regulatory compliance

    Temporary event notices, premises licences, alcohol and entertainment conditions, Martyn's Law duties, local authority and safety advisory group requirements.

  • Health, safety and crowd management

    Event safety management plans, risk assessments, temporary structure and CDM obligations, contractor competence and incident procedures.

  • Ticketing and consumer law

    Ticket terms and conditions, refunds and cancellations, resale restrictions, accessibility and pricing rules under consumer law.

  • Attendee data and UK GDPR compliance

    Registration and ticketing data, badge scanning and lead capture, marketing consent under PECR, photography notices and processor terms with platforms.

  • Sponsorship, talent and IP

    Sponsorship and partnership agreements, performer and speaker contracts, image and filming rights, music licences, trade marks and event content ownership.

  • Crew, staffing and disputes

    Crew and freelancer agreements, staffing agency terms, volunteer arrangements, unpaid invoices and disputes with clients and suppliers, resolved directly with the other party rather than through the courts.

Legal risk check

Is your events business legally protected?

Our solicitors built this assessment around what a solid legal setup looks like for an events business: the foundations they put in place and the gaps they fix. Answer honestly and you will see where yours stands and where it needs strengthening.

About 3 minutes · Confidential

Your result

Where you are exposed

    The full report shows your score in each area, every gap with why it matters, and what to fix first.

    Your full report

    Unlock your full report

    A few details about the business and the report opens here, with every area scored and what to fix first.

    Preparing your full report

    Your full report

    Breakdown by area

    Next step

    Ready to act on this?

    A focused conversation with one of our founders about your priority gaps, a remediation plan you can act on, and fixed fees agreed up front.

    Where to focus first

    From your answers, these are the highest-impact gaps to address. Items tagged critical are the ones most likely to turn into a claim, a penalty or a lost customer.

      Section by section

      Your answers, your score, and why each area matters. Items with a marker are gaps worth attention.

      Now that you have the full picture, the next step is a short call to agree what to fix first.

      This report is generated from your self-reported answers and provides general information only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. The regulatory landscape in this area is evolving rapidly. For advice specific to your circumstances, please speak with a qualified solicitor. © Lawyerly Ltd.

      CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

      What our clients say about working with us

      4.8 on Google

      A fresh approach. Exceptional value.

      A fresh approach to legal services. They've guided us through multiple planned and reactive cases for our business. Exceptional turnaround times and great value for money.

      Kerry Power Client Relations, Pantheon Property Services
      CONTACT US

      Talk to us about your events business

      Book a complimentary consultation with our team. We will take the time to understand how you win work, deliver the day and are paid, and explain how we can support you.

      Willem van der Merwe

      Co-Founder

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