Media & Entertainment: Transactional
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O'Melveny & Myers LLP continues to advise entertainment and media companies on a wide array of transactions, including cross-border matters. It frequently represents foreign and domestic investors in complex film financing and M&A. The firm is also adept at negotiating large licensing, production and distribution agreements. The group offers further expertise in new media and sports broadcasting.
Work Highlights
- O'Melveny & Myers advised Australian animation studio, Animal Logic, in its acquisition by Netflix.
Strengths
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"They have their fingers on the pulse of developments in the media space, understanding both what's in the market and what changes need to be made for the future."
"They have strong analytics and lots of subject matter expertise throughout the firm. They are able to address just about any issue that can come up in an M&A or licensing transaction."
"O'Melveny have an impressive team with impressive depth at all levels."
"They have their fingers on the pulse of developments in the media space, understanding both what's in the market and what changes need to be made for the future."
"They have strong analytics and lots of subject matter expertise throughout the firm. They are able to address just about any issue that can come up in an M&A or licensing transaction."
"O'Melveny have an impressive team with impressive depth at all levels."
Notable Practitioners
Lindsay Conner has a reputable media and entertainment practice and receives particular acclaim for his representation of international clients. He is well versed with handling financing and distribution agreements.
"Lindsay is very well versed in state-of-the-art business and legal affairs."
"We absolutely love working with him."
Amy Siegel has a well-regarded practice in the entertainment industry. She is adept at negotiating acquisitions, financings and distribution deals involving television and film projects.
"Amy has tremendous experience in the licensing space and is an incredible expert to have as outside counsel for entertainment matters. She takes a detailed approach to her negotiations and is able to dive into the issues."
"Amy's licensing work is very good. She is great at thinking of the business side of things because of all her experience."
"Amy is great. She is a leader by nature, a smart lawyer who is also super practical and able to solve problems. She gains the trust of the client and respect of her opposition."
Silvia Vannini has a growing reputation for her impressive entertainment practice. She regularly provides counsel on M&A deals for both domestic and international companies.
"Silvia takes an extremely thoughtful and detailed approach and is great at presenting complex issues in an accessible and digestible way."
"She is a real expert in media and entertainment in particular, but also amazing in the M&A space. "
"She is incredibly practical about her work. I trust her on a personal and professional level."