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Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Media & Entertainment: Litigation

USA Guide 2026 : New York


Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

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Cravath has played an important role in shaping the current media and entertainment landscape. For over a century, the Firm has served as a trusted advisor to industry titans in transformational transactions and litigation throughout the world.

Our litigators have noteworthy insight into the particular industry‑specific issues that are affected by antitrust, securities and general commercial litigation, as well as contractual disputes, intellectual property disputes and governmental regulatory investigations.

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Media & Entertainment: Litigation - New York

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is home to a distinguished team of attorneys with a well-established practice representing clients in the media and entertainment industries across both contentious and transactional matters. It serves a diverse client base spanning broadcasting, streaming and sports amongst others.

Work Highlights

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  • Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP represented The Walt Disney Company and its subsidiary ESPN in resolving an antitrust litigation brought by FuboTV.

Strengths

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  • Cravath is a fine firm with good litigators.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Wes Earnhardt
    Band 3Wes Earnhardt

    Wes Earnhardt

    Wesley Earnhardt is a first-chair trial lawyer with deep experience across the media and entertainment industry.

    • Wesley is a brilliant writer and communicator.

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