Michael Hobel

Michael Hobel is recognized as a leading authority in the legal profession on entertainment transactions across digital, television and film. Described by clients as "a tremendous thought partner who provides practical, sophisticated advice," Michael is trusted by entertainment and media companies to represent them on deals involving some of the entertainment industry’s most successful properties for more than 25 years.

Michael S. Hobel, head of the Entertainment and Media practice, has extensive experience representing entertainment and media companies. His practice includes representing studios, networks, streaming services, digital content producers and platforms, production companies, financiers and distributors in developing, financing, producing, acquiring and exploiting film, television (scripted and unscripted) and digital programming, sporting events, concerts, mobile apps, videogames, branded content, music, merchandising and other entertainment properties. He also represents companies acquiring, selling and investing in media and entertainment companies and assets and film, television and music libraries.