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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

  • Skadden represented Downtown Music Holdings LLC in its $775 million acquisition by Virgin Music Group.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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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's expertise, drafting ability and business skills are best in class.

Glen is very sharp and practical.

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Glen G Mastroberte
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