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Robb Klein is a partner in the firm's prestigious Entertainment, Technology and Advertising practice. After initially practicing in London at a leading European firm, he joined Sheppard in 2008 and became the practice group leader for several years in 2018.
Robb specializes in all aspects of entertainment and media law, particularly film and television financing, production and distribution, merchandising and the licensing of rights, and digital media and streaming. As well as working with U.S. companies, he services a global client base, in particular companies from the UK, the EU and Asia doing business in the U.S. He provides practical and commercial advice to help clients achieve their business objectives.
Over his legal career, Robb has worked on the development, financing, production and distribution of hundreds of feature films, from small independent movies to studio blockbusters. He has also worked on numerous deals utilizing tax incentives around the world, and specializes in structuring international co-productions. His work for financiers includes acting for banks, institutional investors, high net worth individuals, tax funds and hedge funds, often involving secured lending and complex multi-party financing arrangements.