Noted for its cross-border capabilities, Latham & Watkins handles content financing, production, acquisitions and licensing deals for film and TV clients. Latterly, the team has been particularly active in the sports sector, assisting sports streamers and broadcasters with regulatory and corporate issues as well as production arrangements and media rights sales. Practice head Rachel Astin advises US studios, rights owners, international TV channels and streaming platforms on live sports broadcast deals, rights licensing arrangements and M&A transactions. Patrick Mitchell co-leads the team and is known for his expertise across sports and media. Lisbeth Savill retired in January 2024.
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Key clients
- Centricus
- Saudi Research and Media Group (SMRG)
- Crossroads Live, Inc.
- DAZN
- Eon Productions
- Moonbug Entertainment Limited
- Pinewood Studios
- Studiocanal
- Univision
Work highlights
Advised DAZN on various business critical media regulatory and corporate finance matters.
Advised Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG) on its multi-year TV content and brand licensing arrangement with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Advised Find Form on its brand ambassador agreements with the actor Orlando Bloom.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Rachael Astin; Patrick Mitchell