Chambers Review
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Media & Entertainment - Nationwide - Canada
What the Team is Known For
Michael, Evrensel & Pawar is a corporate and entertainment law firm based in Vancouver. It assists a range of clients in the film, television and digital media industry with the legal issues that come up during production. It also assists with entertainment business structuring and transactions and with matters relating to intellectual property and privacy law.
Strengths
The team has in-depth knowledge of complex matters pertaining to the industry.
The team has been an incredible support for complex matters.
The firm is very experienced in the industry and can advise on a wide range of issues.
Michael, Evrensel & Pawar has historical knowledge of the Canadian industry and key players. Its lawyers are simply consistent performers who offer great service.
Work Highlights
Michael, Evrensel & Pawar represented Donna Leon, an author, in connection with the option/license of 36 of her novels to Fox Studios.
Notable practitioners
Arthur Evrensel advises on entertainment law matters, primarily relating to television and film production. He is especially known for his strength in structuring finance and distribution arrangements. He is based in Vancouver.
Arthur has been an incredible support and collaborator for our company. He has a deep understanding of our needs and is a critical resource when it comes to determining critical strategic decisions.
Arthur brings an incredible amount of experience in dealmaking. His overall knowledge of where the industry is trending is of great assistance.
He has a comprehensive knowledge of the law in Canada and the entertainment business as a whole. I always feel like I am in good hands with Arthur and will get great advice.
He is a strong client advocate and it is always a pleasure to work with Arthur.
Arthur is a trusted advisor with deep legal knowledge and a broad understanding of the industry.
Jack Finn is often sought out to advise production companies on their projects, including animated television series and feature films. He is based in Vancouver.
Jack Finn is extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful in his approach.
Jack is an excellent attorney.
He is incredibly attentive.
Claire Robertson is an associate of Michael, Evrensel and Pawar based in Vancouver. She supports clients on the production of films and television series, with additional experience working on multi-jurisdictional entertainment transactions.
She has been prompt, efficient and is more than capable of stepping in.