Crossen & Borowsky
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A boutique bolstered by a strong international network, Crossen & Borowsky is noted for its expertise in the entertainment, cinema and media space, advising major clients such as Sony Pictures and well-known streaming platforms on investments and rights acquisitions. European regulation is also a growing area of strength for the firm, along with privacy issues, defamation cases and advising on the production of major movies. The practice is co-led by the dual-qualified (in Paris and New York) Raechel Crossen, a specialist in regulatory, acquisition and distribution matters. Sophie Borowsky handles contentious matters, acquisitions and contract negotiations.
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‘Sophie Borowsky and Raechel Crossen are the go-to media lawyers in France for foreign producers in particular. They are both international lawyers, who are extremely experienced, very well respected by their colleagues internationally and speak fluent English, with an expert knowledge of French and international entertainment and media law.'
- 'Very practical and focused on solutions. The boutique nature of the firm means they are also extremely flexible and value their client relationships, which after many years in the business are wide and range from producers in Europe to streamers in the US and everything in between. They're also extremely quick and very accessible.’
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Key clients
- Sony Pictures International Productions Inc.
- Warner Bros. Entertainment France SAS
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Work highlights
- Advised Sony Pictures International Production on how to best streamline and adapt its US co-development and co-production template to make it compliant with French law.
- Assisted Studio Canal SAS in connection with the negotiation and drafting of a strategic first-look deal with US production company The Picture Company.
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