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Media & Entertainment: Litigation | USA

New York

This section covers all aspects of work related to the broader media and entertainment sector, encompassing film & television, music, publishing, theatre and art as well as social and other digital media. Within these sectors, we spotlight those firms and lawyers who concentrate on either contentious or non-contentious matters. Litigation includes intellectual property, contractual and antitrust disputes as well as First Amendment litigation (which encompasses defamation and access disputes on behalf of news organisations, journalists and other publishers). On the non-contentious side, Chambers recognises lawyers who advise on all aspects of the creation and distribution of content, including production, financing and distribution concerns.

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Band 1
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    Jenner & Block LLP
    Media & Entertainment: Litigation
    2023 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Jenner & Block LLP is commended for its expert handling of litigation involving the interplay between copyright enforcement and digital music distribution. It acts for a diverse group of content owners in the music, film and television industries, handling sizable disputes involving the ownership and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
  2. Loeb & Loeb LLP
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    Loeb & Loeb LLP
    Media & Entertainment: Litigation
    2023 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Loeb & Loeb LLP is a highly respected entertainment law firm, fielding a deep bench of specialist attorneys and offering nationwide capabilities. It is particularly strong in intellectual property and contractual disputes concerning the ownership and distribution of music, film and television content. The firm acts for a distinguished client base composed of film studios, record labels and television networks.
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Band 2
  1. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Media & Entertainment: Litigation
    2023 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has superb litigators capable of representing news organizations, publishing houses and entertainment companies in a wide array of disputes. The firm has a strong track record of defending high-profile First Amendment cases and offers additional expertise in cases involving right of publicity, copyright, access to information and reporters' privilege.
  2. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
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    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Media & Entertainment: Litigation
    2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has a renowned group of litigators who are frequently sought out by major entertainment, media and technology companies, as well as well-known individuals. The firm is notable for its superb capabilities in high-profile disputes, calling upon its fantastic roster of formidable trial lawyers. It has a particularly strong track record for handling high-stakes breach of contract lawsuits. It leverages its extensive network of offices to offer strengths in major national and cross-border disputes.
  3. Kirkland & Ellis LLP
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    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Media & Entertainment: Litigation
    2023 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Kirkland & Ellis houses highly regarded litigators who are frequently called upon to handle disputes on behalf of individual and corporate clients in the media, entertainment and technology sectors. The firm has particular expertise in complex copyright and trademark infringement litigation.
  4. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
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    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Media & Entertainment: Litigation
    2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP frequently handles complex, business-critical disputes on behalf of prominent entertainment and publishing companies. It is a particularly strong choice for intellectual property disputes, including music royalty rate-setting proceedings, alongside strengths in disputes concerning the ownership, distribution and licensing of content.
  5. Pryor Cashman LLP
    Media & Entertainment: Litigation
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
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    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Media & Entertainment: Litigation
    2023 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP has extensive experience handling a wide array of disputes arising in the media, entertainment and sports industries, including representation of clients at trials and in class actions. The firm caters to a diverse group of clients including telecommunications companies, publishers, film and television studios and television networks as well as high-profile individuals. Its areas of expertise include contractual, intellectual property and employment disputes.
  2. Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
    Media & Entertainment: Litigation
    2023 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. Ballard Spahr LLP
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    Ballard Spahr LLP
    Media & Entertainment: Litigation
    2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Ballard Spahr LLP houses renowned litigators frequently sought out by major entertainment, media and technology companies as well as well-known individuals. The firm provides impressive counsel in high-profile First Amendment disputes, and is also adept at handling intellectual property disputes. It is notable for its superb trial capabilities, calling upon a strong roster of litigators and appellate specialists in New York and nationally.
  2. Proskauer Rose LLP
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    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Media & Entertainment: Litigation
    2023 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Proskauer Rose LLP is well versed in handling litigation on behalf of very prominent recording artists, music publishers and record labels. The firm is capable of handling disputes in areas including intellectual property, defamation and privacy, with particular strengths in complex breach of contract lawsuits. It is recognized for its niche strengths in sporting litigation, drawing from its top-tier strengths in sports law.
  3. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
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    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
    Media & Entertainment: Litigation
    2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Quinn Emanuel represented Jay-Z and his company in a $68 million breach of contract suit brought by Parlux Fragrances and Perfumania Holdings involving claims that the defendant breached a License Agreement to manufacture, market and sell fragrance products bearing his trade mark.
  4. Winston & Strawn LLP
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    Winston & Strawn LLP
    Media & Entertainment: Litigation
    2023 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    "It is an amazing group, with an unbelievable amount of expertise based on experience. From top to bottom, they know the cases, are really strategic, hard-working and easy to work with."