Chris Hanson > Wiggin LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Wiggin LLP
9TH FLOOR, MET BUILDING
22 PERCY STREET
LONDON
W1T 2BU
England
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Work Department

Film & TV

Position

Chris is a recognised expert in media and entertainment financing. He has worked on transactions valued at over US$6billion over the last 25 years.

“I work with Hollywood Studios, banks, private equity, government bodies, corporate and high net worth investors across the US, Europe, Asia and the Far East. My clients include Universal Studios, Sony Pictures, Comerica Bank, Union Bank, City National Bank, Bank of America and Netflix.

I look to provide my clients with practical, commercial advice, delivered in a straight-forward way. Using my knowledge of the sector, gained over many years, I aim to bring clarity and simplicity to complex financing transactions. Whether corporate or project finance, debt or equity structures, my focus is to secure the best terms for my clients, delivering transactions which meet their objectives  and protect their interests.”

Lawyer Rankings

London > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Media finance

(Hall of Fame)

Chris Hanson – Wiggin LLP

With David Quli at the helm, Wiggin LLP is the first port of call to major US studios, the largest SVOD platforms, independent producers, financiers – including both banks and funds – and distributors across both the film and television sectors. The team also includes transactional expert Chris Hanson, who is adept in corporate and project finance as well as debt and equity structures, and Daniel Whybrew, a regular advisor on development loans for independent producers or multi-jurisdictional financings with tax credits.