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Renowned practitioner Lisbeth Savill is co-chair of Latham & Watkins' entertainment, sports and media industry group, which handles an array of work in the film and television space, encompassing major commercial and corporate transactions, disputes and IP issues. Savill and the team are a regular port of call for producers and distributors (including major studios), broadcasters, platforms and digital-first companies, financiers and investment funds. Other recommended individuals include Patrick Mitchell, an expert on sponsorship and media rights arrangements, and counsel Rachael Astin, a go-to in transactional and regulatory matters with a focus on digital media and content distribution.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'It is always fantastic to work with Rachael Astin - she's a fantastic commercial lawyer with excellent knowledge of the tech/media space. '
  • 'Libby Savill has deep sector experience.'
  • 'Patrick Mitchell is extremely accessible and knowledgeable. He understands our needs and how to provide effective client services.'

Key clients

  • Anonymous Content
  • Centricus
  • Saudi Research and Media Group
  • Crossroads Live, Inc.
  • DAZN
  • Eon Productions
  • KKR
  • Moonbug Entertainment Limited
  • Pinewood Studios
  • Studiocanal
  • TeamViewer
  • Univision
  • Warner Bros

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lisbeth Savill

Other key lawyers

Ian Felstead, Patrick Mitchell, Farah O’Brian, Mike Turner, Rachael Astin