Michael’s area of practice is corporate and commercial law with a focus on media and entertainment. He has acted in local and cross border commercial/corporate transactions involving joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, licensing, digital media, intellectual property, data protection, regulatory advice. Michael has represented some of the key players and financiers in the film and television industry in the region, and has advised on a range of international transactions and entertainment related issues including international and pan-asian co-productions, production services, financing (equity and debt), sales and distribution, co-development and acquisition of new IP, remake, adaptations and subsequent productions, releases and clearances, chain of title, format licensing, live concerts and fan meets.

“We have been working with Michael Leow since day 1 of building our company. His guidance, skill,  experience and knowledge have been invaluable to us. Simply put, he is one of the best in the business.” 

Shanty Harmayn, CEO and Founding Partner  and  Tanya Yuson, Chief Creative Development and Founding Partner
BASE ENTERTAINMENT

“In my 18 years of working in film and TV, I have not met an entertainment lawyer more knowledgeable, detail-oriented or expeditious. Michael is able to help find out-of-the-box solutions whenever there is a deadlock in negotiations. Invariably when the other party realizes Michael is on the deal, they will say with admiration and a hint of envy, “Michael is very good.”

Josh Kim
Founder, Filmmaker
THE FOLDING CITY COMPANY LIMITED

“Given that we are a new technology solutions provider and we deal across a broad spectrum of verticals, there were just too many applicable areas of law at play … at times, extremely confusing … [but] … Michael, with his keen eye for detail & uber macro POV, very quickly helped make sense of the situation and aligned current policies with global as well as regional requirements. He also brought on board the delightful & diligent Karen …
 
Thank you so much, Michael & Karen, for all the hard work and for being that great pillar of support! You guys get the complexities from the get-go. I love having you guys as an extension for the APAC & Oceania team here, and I know that my HQ feels the same … with you guys onboard, it makes us so much more efficient!”

Karine KOH
Managing Director
Asia Pacific & Oceania