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Media & Entertainment: Corporate - New York

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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

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP advised WWE in its agreement with Endeavor Group Holdings to merge with UFC to form a new publicly listed company with an enterprise value of USD21.4 billion.

Strengths

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The team is very strong across the board. It is very responsive and attorneys work around the clock.

Media & Entertainment: Corporate respondent
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Paul Weiss wrote the book on media and entertainment. The team shines when it comes to handling complex matters.

Media & Entertainment: Corporate respondent
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Paul Weiss is a very good firm.

Media & Entertainment: Corporate respondent
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The team is very strong across the board. It is very responsive and attorneys work around the clock.

Media & Entertainment: Corporate respondent
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Paul Weiss wrote the book on media and entertainment. The team shines when it comes to handling complex matters.

Media & Entertainment: Corporate respondent
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Paul Weiss is a very good firm.

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Notable Practitioners

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Robert B Schumer

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

Robert is relied upon for his expertise and knowledge

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Michael Vogel

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Up and Coming

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 very smart and commercial.

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Media & Entertainment: Corporate

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Robert B Schumer

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Michael Vogel

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Up and Coming