Media & Entertainment: Transactional | USA

Sidley Austin LLP is a respected presence in the media and entertainment sector. The firm represents investors as well as content companies in a diverse array of matters, and offers particular capabilities in M&A and financing transactions.

DLA Piper LLP (US) has a well-regarded team that advises studios, record companies, television networks and investors, among others. The firm is noted for its capability in handling content development, production, financing and distribution deals.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has a bench of highly regarded transactional lawyers catering to marquee clients in the entertainment, media and technology sectors. It is a particularly strong choice for complex financing transactions. The firm's repertoire also includes sizeable mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. The team handles both domestic and cross-border transactions in the entertainment sector.

Loeb & Loeb LLP is a respected firm known for its strong track record of advising clients in the entertainment sector. The firm has notable prowess in the music industry, and is proficient in transactions involving film and television content. It also offers specialist expertise in matters relating to live entertainment as well as guild and other labour negotiations unique to the entertainment industry.

Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP has a deep bench of attorneys catering to talent as well as content companies and financiers. The firm offers expertise in all aspects of entertainment, including film, television, music and digital content transactions. The team is particularly experienced with negotiating complex financing deals, such as film slate financing. They represent prominent recording artists and songwriters as part of their respected talent practice.

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP offers broad entertainment expertise. The team is capable of handling financing, production, distribution and talent agreements for film and television, as well as corporate transactions involving the sale, acquisition and financing of media companies. The lawyers have additional experience advising on transactions involving video games, virtual reality and digital content. The firm advises a diverse client base, which includes entertainment companies, investors and well-known individuals.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher is a well-known law firm in the media and entertainment space in California, recognised for representing clients across the music, social media and film sectors. The firm also shows expertise in its M&A and talent work.