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Media & Entertainment: Regulatory | USA

District of Columbia

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 organisation, 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
  1. Wiley
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    Wiley
    Media & Entertainment: Regulatory
    2023 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Wiley has a renowned regulatory practice that services corporate clients and trade associations within the entertainment and media sectors. The team secures FCC and other regulatory approvals for corporate transactions and investments, as well as crafting compliance strategies for day-to-day broadcasting, radio and telecommunications operations. It is also a strong choice to represent clients in high-level policy discussions about the development of media and communications regulation. The firm's client base includes those in traditional and new media.
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Band 2
  1. Cooley LLP
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    Cooley LLP
    Media & Entertainment: Regulatory
    2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Cooley LLP provides all-inclusive acquisition and regulatory counsel to TV and radio broadcasters, as well as other businesses involved in the media industry. It continues to advise clients on the FCC's spectrum auctions, among other matters, drawing on its notable connections with this and other regulators.
  2. Covington & Burling LLP
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    Covington & Burling LLP
    Media & Entertainment: Regulatory
    2023 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Covington & Burling LLP continues to be engaged by cable networks, leading media companies and trade associations to provide regulatory and policy advice on media and broadcasting, often on critical industry-shaping issues. Its strong relationships with regulators, including the FCC, are a key attraction for clients. The firm is also well versed in negotiating content distribution agreements and sizable M&A in the media and entertainment sector.
  3. Latham & Watkins LLP
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    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Media & Entertainment: Regulatory
    2023 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Latham & Watkins LLP has a respected regulatory and transactional practice in DC that is bolstered by the firm's nationwide presence. The firm is called upon to secure sensitive regulatory approvals in large-scale M&A involving businesses in the media and entertainment sector. Its clients include production companies, cable operators and industry associations. Standout litigation capabilities make it a strong choice for regulatory enforcement proceedings.
  4. Paul Hastings LLP
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    Paul Hastings LLP
    Media & Entertainment: Regulatory
    2023 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Paul Hastings LLP fields extensive capabilities in a wide range of transactional and regulatory matters. The firm is able to leverage its substantial knowledge of the FCC on behalf of its impressive roster of clients in the media and telecommunications sector. It draws upon its wider strengths in M&A, finance and privacy to offer a multidisciplinary practice.
  5. Pillsbury
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    Pillsbury
    Media & Entertainment: Regulatory
    2023 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is recognized for its capability handling corporate transactions in the media and entertainment sector. The team is especially adept at handling regulatory issues pertaining to media acquisitions, including FCC proceedings.