The corporate-focused film and TV practice at Mayer Brown International LLP mainly advises distributors, broadcasters and production companies on M&A, joint ventures, and other corporate mandates. The team is also skilled in disputes involving IP infringement, and contractual frameworks relating to film and TV productions in the UK and US. Practice head Miles Robinson handles cross-border disputes in the publishing sector, Rebecca Bothamley focuses on corporate finance matters in the media sector, and Oliver Yaros handles IP issues.
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Key clients
- eOne (Entertainment One) Limited
- Hasbro, Inc.
- M4DC
- Mediawan
- Overmore Group
- Synamedia
- Asacha Media Group
Work highlights
- Advised Hasbro, Inc., on a carve-out and aspects of the $500m sale of its eOne film and TV division to Lionsgate.
- Advised Asacha Media Group on its acquisition of Arrow International Media.
- Advised Mediawan on its investment into Misfits Entertainment Limited.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Miles Robinson