Los Angeles-based Michael Hobel leads the entertainment team at Katten. The team is well placed to advise a variety of clients, including film and television distribution companies, production companies, and sports teams. Hobel offers the practice experience across the spectrum of entertainment transactions, including financing and IP exploitation. Scott Cutrow adds depth to the team, with expertise in financing transactions, talent agreements, and employment contracts.
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Key clients
- Debmar/Mercury
- FremantleMedia North America
- Handmade Films
- HBO
- Library Liquidity Company
- MRC Entertainment
- Riot Games
- 3Point0 Labs, Inc.
Work highlights
Advised Debmar/Mercury on numerous business transactions.
Represented FremantleMedia North America in a number of entertainment transactional matters, including in connection with the series 'Let’s Make A Deal'.
Represented Library Liquidity Company in connection with matters relating to the exploitation of its extensive film libraries.
Practice head
Michael Hobel
Other key lawyers
Scott Cutrow