Media & Entertainment: Transactional
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 3
Contact number
+1 310 595 9500About
Provided by Sidley Austin LLP
For more information on the practice, please visit the practice's page at:
https://www.sidley.com/en/us/industries/media-and-entertainment-industry/
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin represented Warner Music Group in a cross-border acquisition of the entire recorded-music catalogue of the rock band Yes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sidley Austin is able to creatively solve problems and think through the root cause."
"They have a broad range of specialized transactional advice and a deep bench of capable attorneys."
"They have a great range of experience and willingness to be flexible in assigning the relevant level of lawyer depending on our budget and needs."
"Sidley Austin is able to creatively solve problems and think through the root cause."
"They have a broad range of specialized transactional advice and a deep bench of capable attorneys."
"They have a great range of experience and willingness to be flexible in assigning the relevant level of lawyer depending on our budget and needs."
Notable Practitioners
Matthew Thompson has a thriving transactional practice, with particular expertise handling mergers and acquisitions. His client list includes prominent names in the TV and film industry.
"He is very knowledgable in the music space and he's very well liked in the market. He knows how to get a transaction finished in a way that protects us in a sensible way and where everyone feels happy at the end."
Evie Whiting is an up and coming attorney in the media and entertainment transactional space, gaining recognition for her work counseling clients on film financing and distribution matters.
"Evie is highly capable and professional. Her ability to convey complex ideas in simple terms is invaluable. She also insists on the highest quality of work at all times."
"Evie is a fantastic advisor for us."
Ranked Lawyers at
Sidley Austin LLP
California