Media & Entertainment - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
Schivartche Advogados is an established boutique with solid experience assisting a wide range of domestic and international players in the media and entertainment industry, including film studios, record companies and television networks. Its advice covers a variety of work, with particular expertise in the negotiation and drafting of co-production and distribution rights agreements for international films.
Strengths
"I strongly recommend Schivarte Advogados for corporate finance in the media sector. Their service levels and responsiveness are fast and effective."
"They are very strong in the audio-visual business and display big players within the industry as their loyal clients."
"Their knowledge in M&E is excellent, especially when it involves local production with local studios."
Work Highlights
Schivartche Advogados advised Sony Pictures in matters involving the co-production and distribution of Brazilian independently produced films.
Notable Practitioners
Name partner André Schivartche is frequently retained by important studios and film/TV producers to provide general legal advice, as well as assistance with drafting and negotiation of high complexity agreements, including distribution and licence deals. "André is a partner that displays assertiveness, punctuality and availability." "He is a complete lawyer, a pleasure to work with." "As André represents several studios in Los Angeles who have been his clients for a long time, he has a solid track record, good quality work and experience."
