Line — Media & Entertainment Law
Dubai · Los Angeles
A boutique practice for the people who make culture — and the deals behind it.
About the firm
Where creative instinct meets legal clarity.
Media & Entertainment Law for creators, studios, and culture-makers.
Line is a boutique legal practice specialising in media and entertainment law. We work at the intersection of creativity and commerce — advising artists, studios, labels, producers, and platforms on the deals and structures that shape their work.
We speak the language of the industry because we have worked inside it.
Practice areas
The work we do.
Production Legal
Production agreements, co-production structures, distribution deals, talent contracts, chain-of-title clearance, and financing arrangements for feature films, series, and documentary projects.
Music
Recording and publishing agreements, licensing, sync rights, artist management contracts, tour agreements, and catalogue acquisitions across all genres and formats.
Digital & Streaming
Platform deals, content licensing, influencer and creator agreements, podcast rights, and the regulatory considerations unique to digital media and streaming services.
Intellectual Property
Copyright registration and enforcement, trademark strategy, IP portfolio management, rights clearance, and dispute resolution for creators and rights-holders.
Our team
Tala Habbal Esq.
Founder & Principal
Tala advises creators, producers, studios, media companies, and creative businesses on entertainment, media, intellectual property, licensing, and commercial transactions across the United States and the Middle East.
Prior to founding Line, she held legal and business affairs roles at ITV America and STARZPLAY, advising on content acquisition, production, distribution, licensing, and commercial partnerships. She also held roles at Warner Bros. and Disney.
Tala is admitted to practice law in California and holds an LL.M. from Boston University School of Law.
Get in touch
Let's talk about your work.
Start a conversation — tell us about your project and we'll be in touch within two business days.