Sonya Veltman

Special Counsel Blueprint Law

Sydney, NSW

About Sonya

Sonya Veltman serves as Special Counsel at Blueprint Law Pty Ltd, where she focuses on theatre and entertainment law. Her extensive experience in providing legal and commercial advice to the entertainment industry spans both Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Sonya is adept at advising on all facets of entertainment and live stage show development, production, investment, and touring. Her prowess in safeguarding the financial interests and creative control of producers is evident through her successful negotiation of complex deals and management of large-scale productions. Sonya is known for her capacity to minimise risks associated with major events, collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders worldwide, and drive regional and global projects to completion. With a rich background in the entertainment sector, Sonya has practised at international law firms, managed her own specialised practice, and served as in-house counsel, integrating business acumen with her robust legal expertise. Her impressive portfolio includes working on renowned productions such as Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Lion King, among many others, demonstrating her influence and dedication within the industry.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Resume

Experience

Special Counsel

Blueprint Law

Sep 2017 - Present • 9 years 1 month

Specialist Entertainment Industry Consultant

Sonya Veltman Business Affairs - Asia Pacific

Feb 2017 - Sep 2017 • 7 months

Head of Legal Department | Company Secretary and Executive Advisor to the Board

Global Creatures

Oct 2009 - Jun 2015 • 5 years 8 months

Corporate Counsel

The Really Useful Group Ltd

May 2001 - Jun 2016 • 15 years 1 month

Principal

Veltman & Co Solicitors

Apr 1993 - Jun 1997 • 4 years 2 months

Associate

Baker & McKenzie

Jul 1989 - Jan 1992 • 2 years 6 months

Research Assistant

Embassy of Australia in Washington DC, USA

Jan 1987 - Jan 1988 • 1 year

Education

Directors' Course (Governance, Finance and Strategy and Risk)

Australian Institute of Company Directors

Master of Laws (LLM), Business/Commerce, General

University of Sydney

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

University of Sydney

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Major in Economics

University of Sydney

Contact information

Sydney, NSW

Suite 205, 350 George Street, Sydney, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Sonya Veltman
Date of admission: 1989
Certification type: Employee of a law practice
Class: Law Practice
Region: NSW

Last checked: 28 Sept 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Commercial Law