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Chris Spicer

Chris Spicer

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Media & Entertainment: Transactional

California

12 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Chris Spicer serves as the head of the firm’s media, entertainment & sports practice. He focuses on entertainment and media transactional matters, advising on projects throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. He represents financial institutions, mezzanine investors, equity providers and other investors with respect to their film, television, digital media and music financings as well as in other media investments. He also advises borrowers, distributors, independent production companies and others involved in various aspects of the production, financing and distribution of content.

Career

Chris is recognized as a leading entertainment lawyer by various industry directories and publications, including The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Chambers USA, The Legal 500, the Daily Journal and the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Personal

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center (2005), B.B.A., University of Washington, cum laude (2001), B.A., University of Washington (2001).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Media & Entertainment: Transactional - California

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Chris Spicer fields significant expertise in entertainment financing, frequently acting for major investors active in the film, television and music sectors.
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Strengths

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  • Chris is a fantastic partner to work with who knows the industry and the players very well.

    Media & Entertainment: TransactionalChambers Guide to the USA

  • Chris is an effective, sophisticated and strategic attorney.

    Media & Entertainment: TransactionalChambers Guide to the USA

  • Chris always goes above and beyond.

    Media & Entertainment: TransactionalChambers Guide to the USA

  • Chris' ability to think like a deal-maker, a CEO, a producer and a financier is what distinguishes him and what makes his advisory services invaluable.

    Media & Entertainment: TransactionalChambers Guide to the USA

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