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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Media & Entertainment: Corporate

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

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Media & Entertainment: Corporate - New York

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP maintains its commanding position at the forefront of the market through its adroit handling of complex corporate transactional work, as part of its broad media and entertainment offering. It is adept at negotiating financing for media companies, as well as advising on M&A deals.
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Work Highlights

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  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP represented Advance Publications, a major shareholder in Charter Communications, in Charter's $34.5 billion combination with Cox Communications.

Strengths

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  • Paul Weiss gives me everything I ask for. Its team is strong in media and entertainment and understands the industry well.

    Media & Entertainment: Corporate respondentUSA

  • I know for a fact that any hour of the day, the firm's team will be there to answer any questions.

    Media & Entertainment: Corporate respondentUSA

  • The team's attorneys are experts in the areas they advise us on, giving well thought-out advice that is clearly borne of deep experience.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Robert B Schumer
    Robert B Schumer

    Robert B Schumer

    Robert Schumer maintains a strong M&A practice, which sees him frequently representing an impressive roster of media and entertainment companies.

    • Robert is an excellent lawyer.

      Media & Entertainment: Corporate respondentUSA
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  • Michael Vogel
    Michael Vogel

    Michael Vogel

    Michael Vogel has a burgeoning practice in the corporate, media and entertainment practice area. He regularly advises clients on M&A, joint ventures and substantial transactions.

    • Michael is prompt, smart and fights hard for us.

      Media & Entertainment: Corporate respondentUSA

    • Michael is a strong, practical deal-maker.

      Media & Entertainment: Corporate respondentUSA

    • Michael is all-round excellent.

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