Media & Entertainment: Corporate
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 1
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212 373 3000Chambers Review
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP maintains its commanding position at the forefront of the market through its adroit handling of complex corporate transactional work, as part of its broad media and entertainment offering. It is adept at negotiating financing for media companies, as well as advising on M&A deals.
Work Highlights
- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP advised World Wrestling Entertainment in relation to its agreement with Endeavor Group Holdings to merge with UFC, with a combined value of $21.4 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"All members from junior associates to senior partners are knowledgeable and one step ahead."
"They are technically strong, very commercial and results-oriented."
"I view them incredibly highly."
"All members from junior associates to senior partners are knowledgeable and one step ahead."
"They are technically strong, very commercial and results-oriented."
"I view them incredibly highly."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Schumer maintains a strong M&A practice, which sees him frequently representing an impressive roster of media and entertainment companies.
"Rob is helpful to me in managing board dynamics and large matters. He knows all the players and he gives you a really well-thought out perspective built from tremendous expertise."
Michael Vogel has a burgeoning practice in the corporate, media and entertainment practice area. He regularly advises clients on M&A, joint ventures and substantial transactions.
"He does a good job understanding the business and legal aspects of M&A transactions. He is able to handle a transaction from beginning to end."
"He understands his craft and adds value."
"Mike is very on top of market trends and a pleasure to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
New York