The entertainment team at Sheppard, led by Alexis Robinson, is well-versed in handling matters for film and television studios, publishers, and fashion brands, and is praised by clients for ‘deep industry knowledge’ and a ’proactive nature’. Robinson, based in New York, brings a wealth of experience in IP matters to the team, focusing on distribution, licensing and rights acquisition, which enables her to advise clients across a wide range of industries. Based in Century City, Robert Darwell offers the team expertise in a variety of financing matters, including acquisitions and integrations within entertainment and media companies.
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- Robert Darwell is an excellent lawyer, but above all, a person who understands the needs of the client and is business-oriented. He knows all the relevant players in the industry.
Key clients
- Village Roadshow Entertainment Group
- Amazon MGM Studios
- Meta Platforms, Inc.
- QVC
- Peloton
- Anthem Sports & Entertainment
- Hillspire
- Lionsgate Motion Picture Group
- Wondery
- Oxford Road
- Zara
- CaliSports
- Steinway Musical Instruments
Work highlights
Advised Village Roadshow Entertainment Group USA Inc. and its 33 affiliates on bankruptcy proceedings.
Represented QVC in the negotiation of a multi-year sponsorship agreement and broadcast deal with USA Pickleball.
Practice head
Alexis Robinson
Other key lawyers
Robert Darwell