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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Media & Entertainment: Transactional

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

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Sheppard combines industry insight, technical fluency and commercial savvy to help clients thrive in the evolving digital landscape. We help media, entertainment and technology innovators grow, protect assets and navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges.

We support clients in digital media, streaming, artificial intelligence, esports, gaming, fintech, digital health and emerging technologies, providing solutions that address real-world complexity, market disruption and global business needs.

Clients rely on us for clarity, efficiency and strategic guidance that stays ahead of industry changes. Our lawyers bring advanced technical backgrounds and deep industry expertise, quickly understanding new platforms and innovations. We translate these insights into actionable, business-focused legal strategies, including: 

  • Content, data and intellectual property licensing 
  • Technology transactions and SaaS agreements 
  • Media and entertainment law (television, film, streaming, talent and advertising) 
  • Esports and gaming industry matters 
  • Data privacy and cybersecurity 
  • Litigation and dispute resolution in intellectual property and technology 
  • Strategic transactions and joint ventures 

Clients (29)

  • Amazon Studios
  • Tinder
  • Walt Disney Company
  • Spotify
  • Turner Entertainment Group
  • Lionsgate Entertainment Corp.
  • Fremantle
  • ICM Partners
  • Showtime Network
  • Twitch
  • Universal’s Focus Features
  • Cavalry Media
  • 101 Studios
  • Technicolor
  • Peloton Interactive Inc.
  • Warner Music Group
  • Saban Music Group
  • Emerson Collective
  • AmazeVR
  • Chanel
  • Gaumont
  • Meta
  • Netflix
  • Nickelodeon
  • Paramount
  • StudioCanal
  • Wondery
  • TelevisaUnivision
  • A3 Agency

Industries (3)

  • Media
  • Music
  • Entertainment

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Media & Entertainment: Transactional - California

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP offers broad entertainment expertise. The team is capable of handling financing, production, distribution and talent agreements for film and television, as well as corporate transactions involving the sale, acquisition and financing of media companies. The lawyers have additional experience advising on transactions involving video games, virtual reality and digital content. The firm advises a diverse client base, which includes entertainment companies, investors and well-known individuals.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP served as lead counsel to Meta in connection with its Super Bowl commercial for Ray-Ban Meta glasses.

Strengths

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  • The department stands out for its business-minded lawyering. The team is proactive and fast, communicates clearly across borders and shows real ownership of each matter.

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  • Sheppard Mullin is plugged into the industry and its evolution.

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  • The team's turnaround times are incredibly fast, without compromising work product.

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  • The team is incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated to their clients. It always makes you feel like you are its most important client.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Robert A Darwell
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    Robert A Darwell

    Robert Darwell is a skilled transactional attorney who acts for leading clients in the film and television industry, advising on the production, financing and distribution of content.

    • Robert is one of the leaders in the space; he knows the sector well.

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    • Robert is strong at providing business-guided advice.

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  • Robb Klein
    Robb Klein

    Robb Klein

    Robb Klein leads the firm's media and entertainment practice, representing clients in M&A and financing work in this practice area. His client roster spans the film, financing and video game sectors.

    • Robb is smart and always available.

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