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Media & Entertainment - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP has a respected regulatory and transactional practice in DC that is bolstered by the firm's nationwide presence. The firm is called upon to secure sensitive regulatory approvals in large-scale M&A involving businesses in the media and entertainment sector. Its clients include production companies, cable operators and industry associations. Standout litigation capabilities make it a strong choice for regulatory enforcement proceedings.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins LLP continued to represent Live Nation in Federal District Court litigation against Broadcast Music to establish the royalties paid by the live concert industry for the rights to perform music in the United States over a nine-year period.

Strengths

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The team has a deep bench that is responsive and filled with terrific writers who are very practical in their advice.

Media & Entertainment respondent
USA

Latham is very forward thinking in tracking and navigating the new and rapidly changing legal landscape.

Media & Entertainment respondent
USA

Latham is enormously helpful to us in a broad range of deals. The team is always very practical.

Media & Entertainment respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Matthew Brill
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Matthew Brill
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Band 2
Matthew Brill is well versed in handling regulatory and litigation matters on behalf of clients in the telecommunications and media sector.

Matt is really smart and knows the substance well.

Matt always understands exactly what we need.

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Sarang Damle
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Sarang Damle
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Band 3
Sy Damle is recognized for his deep expertise in copyright matters. He is particularly active on behalf of clients in the music industry.

Sy is an excellent copyright lawyer.

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Sy Damle
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Sy Damle
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Matthew Brill
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Matthew Brill
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