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Media & Entertainment: Transactional

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Attorneys in Sheppard Mullin’s Entertainment, Technology and Advertising practice group have been at the forefront of the global content boom, handling the acquisition, financing, production and distribution of content for major studios, streaming services, and other platforms throughout the world for decades. The group’s global experience and contacts were critical factors in Amazon Studio’s decision to use the firm as lead entertainment counsel in connection with its historic acquisition of MGM and its international expansion into local language production. While the group’s history of rendering legal services on hundreds of motion pictures and television productions is unparalleled, the breadth and scope of the practice also includes sports, music, live events, location-based entertainment, podcasts, licensing and merchandising, advertising, art, publishing and fashion.

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Media & Entertainment: Transactional - California

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What the Team is Known For

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 includes 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Sheppard Mullin represented Lionsgate Entertainment in its acquisition of eOne, an independent content platform.

Strengths

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"Their service and ability to meet our needs surpass our expectations. They are my go-to firm as they focus on meeting our needs and are incredibly careful on everything they do."

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"Sheppard Mullin provides diligent and timely guidance to complex content matters."

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"One of Sheppard Mullin's strengths is their awareness of industry trends which allows them to advise on issues that impact the industry."

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Notable Practitioners

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Robert A Darwell
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Robert A Darwell
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Robert Darwell is a skilled transactional attorney who acts for leading clients in the film and television industry, advising on the production, financing and distribution of content.

"He truly understands the business and understands that we will take on certain risks and operates in accordance with this."

"Robert is a business-oriented problem solver. He knows what people are looking for and will balance risk with their agenda. He provides industry wide insight which improves strategy moving forwards.

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Robb Klein
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Robb Klein
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Robb Klein leads the firm's media and entertainment practice, representing clients in M&A and financing work in this practice area. His client roster spans across the film, financing and videogame sectors.

"Robb provides us with a level of personalized service far beyond what is expected. He is outstanding."

"Robb is knowledgable and smart, he's hardworking, kind and compassionate, and he’s always looking to close the deal, not interfere with them."

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Members

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Alex Akhavan

Alexis Robinson

Head of Department

David Sands

Gina Eskigian

Jeffrey Watkins

Keith Kelly

Leif Cervantes de Reinstein

Linda Michaelson

Ramela Ohanian

Robb Klein

Shaun Clark

Clients

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101 Studios

A3 Agency

AmazeVR

Amazon Studios

Cavalry Media

Chanel

Emerson Collective

Fremantle

Gaumont

ICM Partners

Lionsgate Entertainment Corp.

Meta

Netflix

Nickelodeon

Paramount

Peloton Interactive Inc.

Saban Music Group

Showtime Network

Spotify

StudioCanal

Technicolor

TelevisaUnivision

Tinder

Turner Entertainment Group

Twitch

Universal’s Focus Features

Walt Disney Company

Warner Music Group

Wondery

Industries

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Entertainment

Media

Music