Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP‘s entertainment team is led by Scott A. Barshay, Robert Schumer, Michael Vogel, Charles H. Googe Jr., T. Robert Zochowski Jr., Brian Kim, Claudine Meredith-Goujon, and Steven Williams, all based in New York. Schumer brings expertise in M&A deals and is experienced in acquisitions and sales. Vogel is an experienced practitioner with regard to M&A deals, and also advises clients on tax and regulatory issues. Googe Jr. brings a wealth of experience in a range of IP transactional matters. Zochowski Jr offers the team expertise in securitization and structured financing, advising clients in music, film, and digital infrastructure.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The Paui Weiss team is top-notch. They are excellent lawyers.'
  • 'T. Robert Zochowski Jr. is an extremely experienced practitioner with a broad range and depth of expertise in all types of esoteric asset-backed securities.'

Key clients

  • Advance
  • Carnival Corporation & plc
  • Legendary Entertainment
  • MGM
  • Score Media & Gaming
  • Univision Holdings
  • World Wrestling Entertainment
  • The Special Committee of Board of Directors of CBS
  • Diamond Sports Group
  • Trawlers Limited
Practice head

Scott A. Barshay; Robert Schumer; Michael Vogel; Charles H. Googe Jr.; T. Robert Zochowski Jr.; Brian Kim; Claudine Meredith-Goujon; Steven Williams