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NOT YOUR DAD'S LAW FIRM

NOT YOUR DAD'S LAW FIRM

Strategic law

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creative talent

Artis Causa is a strategic law firm for talent, craft and creativity.


We help creative professionals keep their work respected, their value protected and their businesses set for success. 


With over 14 years advising across the creative industries—locally and globally—we understand the nuance, the pressure, and the stakes. We know which clause protects your future. When to walk away—and when to fight.


We’re not here to tell you what you can’t do. We’re here to help you move with confidence, on your terms. Empowering. Strategic. Human. Artis Causa gives creatives the legal leverage to lead on their own terms.

  • Content

    Bounce Patrol

  • Fashion

    Alémais

  • Comedy

    Aaron Chen

  • Content

    Margarita Nazarenko

  • Animation

    Glitch Studio

  • Makeup

    Rowi Singh

  • TV

    Andy Allen

  • Fashion

    Cee Clear

Our Services

This is what creative control looks like.

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Corporate

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Our Team

Legal and business experts who speak your language.

YASMIN NAGHAVI

YASMIN NAGHAVI

Partner & Founder

Partner & Founder

Yasmin practises in creative industries law, representing world-class graphic and motion design studios, agencies, tv/radio talent, influencers, format and content creators, illustrators, streaming services, visual artists, authors, managers, fashion designers, photographers, and game/app developers. Additionally, Yasmin has a strong employment law practice at the firm. Holding both a Juris Doctor (hons) and an MBA, Yasmin combines experience with expertise, industry insight, and a passion for the creative sector. Working in close partnership with her clients, she brings clarity to their legal rights and obligations, and advises with the intention of achieving the very best strategic and commercial outcome. Committed to giving back to the industry, she’s a serving board member of Writers Victoria, Never Not Creative, and a pro bono lawyer for the Arts Law Centre of Australia.

Yasmin practises in creative industries law, representing world-class graphic and motion design studios, agencies, tv/radio talent, influencers, format and content creators, illustrators, streaming services, visual artists, authors, managers, fashion designers, photographers, and game/app developers. Additionally, Yasmin has a strong employment law practice at the firm. Holding both a Juris Doctor (hons) and an MBA, Yasmin combines experience with expertise, industry insight, and a passion for the creative sector. Working in close partnership with her clients, she brings clarity to their legal rights and obligations, and advises with the intention of achieving the very best strategic and commercial outcome. Committed to giving back to the industry, she’s a serving board member of Writers Victoria, Never Not Creative, and a pro bono lawyer for the Arts Law Centre of Australia.



Yasmin practises in creative industries law, representing world-class graphic and motion design studios, agencies, tv/radio talent, influencers, format and content creators, illustrators, streaming services, visual artists, authors, managers, fashion designers, photographers, and game/app developers. Additionally, Yasmin has a strong employment law practice at the firm. Holding both a Juris Doctor (hons) and an MBA, Yasmin combines experience with expertise, industry insight, and a passion for the creative sector. Working in close partnership with her clients, she brings clarity to their legal rights and obligations, and advises with the intention of achieving the very best strategic and commercial outcome. Committed to giving back to the industry, she’s a serving board member of Writers Victoria, Never Not Creative, and a pro bono lawyer for the Arts Law Centre of Australia.



MARIAN LIWANEN

MARIAN LIWANEN

Lawyer

Lawyer

Marian completed her Juris Doctor at Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne in 2023. She is enthusiastic about creatively using her legal knowledge to assist clients in achieving the best commercial and strategic outcomes. When she is not busy, Marian is passionately seeking her next best read. Marian has previous work experience as a Research Assistant for a barrister practicing in employment, industrial and anti-discrimination law. Marian was the 2022 Women’s Director in the Melbourne University Law Students’ Society (MULSS) and a contributor to the Law Institute of Victoria Young Lawyers’ (LIVYL) ‘Diversity Handbook’. Marian holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne, majoring in Media & Communications and Gender Studies.

Marian completed her Juris Doctor at Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne in 2023. She is enthusiastic about creatively using her legal knowledge to assist clients in achieving the best commercial and strategic outcomes. When she is not busy, Marian is passionately seeking her next best read. Marian has previous work experience as a Research Assistant for a barrister practicing in employment, industrial and anti-discrimination law. Marian was the 2022 Women’s Director in the Melbourne University Law Students’ Society (MULSS) and a contributor to the Law Institute of Victoria Young Lawyers’ (LIVYL) ‘Diversity Handbook’. Marian holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne, majoring in Media & Communications and Gender Studies.

Mariah papadopoulos

Mariah papadopoulos

Paralegal

Paralegal

Yasmin practises in creative industries law, representing world-class graphic and motion design studios, agencies, tv/radio talent, influencers, format and content creators, illustrators, streaming services, visual artists, authors, managers, fashion designers, photographers, and game/app developers. Additionally, Yasmin has a strong employment law practice at the firm. Holding both a Juris Doctor (hons) and an MBA, Yasmin combines experience with expertise, industry insight, and a passion for the creative sector. Working in close partnership with her clients, she brings clarity to their legal rights and obligations, and advises with the intention of achieving the very best strategic and commercial outcome. Committed to giving back to the industry, she’s a serving board member of Writers Victoria, Never Not Creative, and a pro bono lawyer for the Arts Law Centre of Australia.

Yasmin practises in creative industries law, representing world-class graphic and motion design studios, agencies, tv/radio talent, influencers, format and content creators, illustrators, streaming services, visual artists, authors, managers, fashion designers, photographers, and game/app developers. Additionally, Yasmin has a strong employment law practice at the firm. Holding both a Juris Doctor (hons) and an MBA, Yasmin combines experience with expertise, industry insight, and a passion for the creative sector. Working in close partnership with her clients, she brings clarity to their legal rights and obligations, and advises with the intention of achieving the very best strategic and commercial outcome. Committed to giving back to the industry, she’s a serving board member of Writers Victoria, Never Not Creative, and a pro bono lawyer for the Arts Law Centre of Australia.

Lucie Griffin

Lucie Griffin

Paralegal

Marian completed her Juris Doctor at Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne in 2023. She is enthusiastic about creatively using her legal knowledge to assist clients in achieving the best commercial and strategic outcomes. When she is not busy, Marian is passionately seeking her next best read. Marian has previous work experience as a Research Assistant for a barrister practicing in employment, industrial and anti-discrimination law. Marian was the 2022 Women’s Director in the Melbourne University Law Students’ Society (MULSS) and a contributor to the Law Institute of Victoria Young Lawyers’ (LIVYL) ‘Diversity Handbook’. Marian holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne, majoring in Media & Communications and Gender Studies.

Marian completed her Juris Doctor at Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne in 2023. She is enthusiastic about creatively using her legal knowledge to assist clients in achieving the best commercial and strategic outcomes. When she is not busy, Marian is passionately seeking her next best read. Marian has previous work experience as a Research Assistant for a barrister practicing in employment, industrial and anti-discrimination law. Marian was the 2022 Women’s Director in the Melbourne University Law Students’ Society (MULSS) and a contributor to the Law Institute of Victoria Young Lawyers’ (LIVYL) ‘Diversity Handbook’. Marian holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne, majoring in Media & Communications and Gender Studies.

Our Approach

For the long game, not just the deal.

At Artis Causa, we work in close partnership with our clients — not just for a moment, but for the long haul. Whether you're an individual talent or a growing creative business, we take the time to understand the full picture: your goals, your challenges, your industry, and the way you work.


We take a holistic view — not just reacting to legal problems, but helping you build something strong and sustainable. That means clear, practical advice that fits your context, empowers you to make confident decisions, and supports both your creative vision and commercial success.


Some clients want a sounding board; others need a negotiator at the table. We work flexibly, adapting to the role you need — whether that’s big-picture strategy, day-to-day support, or managing everything end to end. And we’re upfront about costs: we don’t do unnecessary work, and we don’t run up fees for the sake of it.


We’re not just here to close deals or put out fires. We’re here to help you build something that lasts.



Our approach is grounded in five core principles that shape everything we do:


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+61 3 9480 9288

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