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Media & Entertainment: Transactional

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Skadden regularly advises on some of the most important transactions shaping the entertainment industry. We counsel entertainment and media clients worldwide, including motion picture and television studios, independent producers and distributors, film financiers, talent agencies, talent managers, music publishers, gaming companies, multi-channel networks, sports franchises and executives.

We advise private equity firms, pooled investment vehicles, and other U.S. and foreign investors in acquisitions and dispositions of industry assets — both large and small. We have substantial experience with cross-border transactions, including acquisitions by non-U.S.-based investors of U.S. entertainment assets and businesses, and related regulatory clearances.

Our attorneys are regularly recognized by The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Los Angeles Business Journal and Daily Journal as top lawyers in the industry. The team includes experts in film, television and digital development, production and distribution as well as intellectual property, employment and regulatory matters

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Media & Entertainment: Transactional - California

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What the Team is Known For

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is a renowned corporate powerhouse well placed to handle M&A and financing transactions in the media and entertainment sector. The group is engaged by a wide variety of clients, including investors and prominent entertainment companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Skadden acted for Walt Disney in ESPN's sale of a majority stake in the X Games action sports franchise to MSP Sports Capital.

Strengths

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"They are exceptional at what they do and we really enjoy working with them. They have a deep knowledge of the entertainment industry and are great at understanding the different mechanics that go into really complicated deals."

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"They do fantastic work, are easy to work with and bring a great perspective. I have nothing but great things to say."

Media & Entertainment: Transactional respondent
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"Skadden has a strong presence in the sports and media industry and are very knowledgable about the market."

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Notable Practitioners

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David C. Eisman
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David C. Eisman
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David Eisman is noted for his representation of entertainment companies and investors in sophisticated M&A and financing deals.
"David is a highly experienced lawyer with incredible transaction and industry knowledge. He provides us with expert advice and is a pleasure to work with."
"He is easy to work with and continues to follow up and check in. He is attentive and always sends us industry news and tries to make new connections for us in the industry who might be helpful."
"He has a really good strategic perspective on transactions and an ability to drive the pace of the deal which keeps everything on schedule."
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Glen G Mastroberte
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Glen G Mastroberte
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Glen Mastroberte handles licensing, distribution and financing matters on behalf of investors, production and distribution companies and other clients in the entertainment industry. He has additional experience in carrying out M&A deals involving significant entertainment companies.
"Glen has a deep understanding of the our business and industry. He also has great insight into complex deal structures and is wonderful to work with."
"He produces an enormous volume of work on projects that move quickly and manages to stay ahead of it throughout. He is able to deal with a lot of conceptually challenging matters."
"I really enjoy my experience working with Glen. He is incredibly knowledgable, reviews documents in an expedited timeframe with concrete thoughts and is a pleasure to work."
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David C. Eisman
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David C. Eisman
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Glen G Mastroberte
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Glen G Mastroberte
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