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To learn more about Akin’s Media & Entertainment: Transactional capabilities, please visit the Corporate page under the experience section at www.akingump.com.

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What the Team is Known For

Akin is renowned for its film and television financing practice in Hollywood. The team is capable of handling transactions of all sizes, from single-picture loans to asset acquisitions and M&A involving media and entertainment companies. The attorneys predominantly represent lenders active in the entertainment industry, including domestic and foreign banks, investment funds, film distributors and high net worth individuals.

Work Highlights

  • Akin advised HarbourView Equity Partners in its investment in Mucho Mas Media, a LatinX-focused media company, and in the financing of its motion pictures "Rosario" and "The Long Game".

Strengths

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The team at Akin has a robust awareness of the market.

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Akin's team is skilled, efficient and knowledgeable.

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Akin is very quick to respond with solutions. The team is tuned into the pulse of the industry.

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Notable Practitioners

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Chris Spicer
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Chris Spicer
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Chris Spicer fields significant expertise in entertainment financing, frequently acting for major investors active in the film, television and music sectors.

His industry knowledge is unparalleled. He is a pleasure to work with and highly efficient.

Chris provides white glove service with a high level of sophistication and commercial awareness.

Chris Spicer is the most commercially aware lawyer I have ever dealt with.

He combines big-picture, strategic thinking with a detailed understanding of the complex nuts and bolts of deals.

Chris is commercial and responsive.

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Marissa Román Griffith
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Marissa Román Griffith
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Marissa Román Griffith handles impressive transactions at the intersection of banking and entertainment law, including negotiating sophisticated credit facilities and co-financing agreements for the production of film and television content.

Marissa is one of – if not the – top attorneys in the space.

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Alissa Miller
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Alissa Miller
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Alissa Miller has an active entertainment finance practice. She represents banks and other investors as well as production companies.

Alissa provides excellent service and is great to work with.

She has excellent negotiation skills and is experienced in the space.

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Chris Spicer
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Chris Spicer
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Marissa Román Griffith
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Marissa Román Griffith
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Alissa Miller
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Alissa Miller
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