Legal support
§ File · Get Help Pillar 01 · Advice

Get legal help.

Confidential, free legal advice for Malaysia's artists and cultural workers.

Simple process

How It Works

01

Reach Out

Send a request through the consultation form, by email, or by direct message on Instagram.

02

We Connect You

We match you with volunteer counsel suited to your issue and your creative field.

03

Get Support

A free, confidential consultation and clear next steps you can act on.

Our expertise

What We Can Help With

Contract Reviews & Disputes

Know what you are signing, and what to do when a deal goes wrong.

Intellectual Property

Protecting your work, your name, and your right to be credited for it.

Performance & Venue Agreements

Fair terms for gigs, screenings, exhibitions, and residencies.

Employment & Freelance Rights

Clarity on pay, scope, and protections when you work project to project.

Censorship & Freedom of Expression

Guidance when your work is challenged, restricted, or taken down.

Grant & Funding Agreements

Reading the fine print before you accept someone else's money.

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Important information
  • 100% confidential and pro-bono, always.
  • For artists, musicians, performers, filmmakers, writers, designers, and all cultural workers.
  • Available in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
Reach out

Get In Touch

We respond within 48 hours

Request a Consultation

Tell us what's going on and we'll match you with the right volunteer counsel.

Start a request →

Instagram DM

Send us a direct message on Instagram if that's easiest for you.

@artxlawmas →

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1 Is my consultation really free?+
Yes. Every consultation is 100% pro-bono. We never charge for advice, and we never will.
Q2 Will my information be kept confidential?+
Yes, always. What you share with us stays between you and your volunteer counsel.
Q3 What kinds of artists do you help?+
All creatives and cultural workers, at any level, from students and hobbyists to working professionals.
Q4 Do I need to be in KL?+
No. We help remotely across Malaysia, wherever you're based.