With longstanding experience advising Hollywood clients, O'Melveny & Myers LLP maintains its stronghold in the entertainment and media sector, navigating both traditional formats like film and television in addition to handling emerging technology-driven media deals in spaces including streaming, NFTs, and AI. Supported by a global network of lawyers in Europe and Asia, the team excels in cross-border joint ventures and transactions aimed at producing, financing, and distributing content. Amy Siegel leads the practice from Los Angeles and is renowned for her expertise in licensing and joint venture arrangements. In addition to advising studios and streamers, Siegel’s client base has expanded to include commercial brands and sponsors. Also based in Los Angeles are Lindsay Conner and Silvia Vannini, who are particularly well-regarded for their ability to handle multijurisdictional transactions. In New York, Matthew Syrkin is recognized for his adeptness in negotiating innovative deals, establishing him as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies. Bruce Tobey departed the firm in July 2023, while the New York office welcomed the arrival of leveraged finance and acquisition financings specialist Robert Wann from Baker Botts L.L.P. in March 2023.
Key clients
- Liberty Broadband Corporation
- Liberty Media Corporation
Work highlights
- Represented Australian animation studio Animal Logic in connection with its acquisition by Netflix.
- Advised Comcast and Paramount Global on the 2023 roll-out and launch of their joint venture for a new streaming service “SkyShowtime,”.