Reed Smith LLP

Reed Smith LLP's film and TV practice is led by finance expert Michael Maxtone-Smith. He advises a wide scope of film and TV-based clients, such as banks, producers, distributors, broadcasters, and private investors, in media financings, tax credit lending, multi-party financings, and other complex transactions. The team often assists clients with cross-border financing deals, renegotiating media rights, and restructuring arrangements. It has also advised clients on industry tax incentives and implemented tax credits as part of financing structures.