Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC‘s entertainment practice is helmed by Hayden Goldblatt, Andrew Hurwitz and Lisa Davis. Goldblatt, based in New York, is co-chair of the firm’s entertainment group, and focuses on film, TV and digital media, working with a wide variety of clients, including writers, directors and producers. With an eye on large transactions, Goldblatt works on financing deals with film funds, alongside acquisitions and distribution deals. Hurwitz, based in Los Angeles, is praised by clients for his ’understanding of the industry and the law’. He works on deals with high-profile clients to secure rights and negotiate between parties to create working arrangements. Davis, based in New York, is also co-chair of the firm’s entertainment practice and handles transactional deals with a variety of clients, examples of which include rights deals for writers, actors and the representation of theatres in large deals. Victoria Cook adds depth to the team with her representation of creative talent and financiers. Julie Murray and Ben Moskowitz, have expertise in film and television production, and sports, respectively.
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Key clients
- Aaron Sorkin
- Dean Koontz
- John Goodman
- Keshet International
- The Roald Dahl Literary Estate
- Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
- Genvid Entertainment
- Agatha Christie Estate
- Matt Groening
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Hayden Goldblatt; Andrew Hurwitz; Lisa Davis
Other key lawyers
Victoria Cook; Julie Murray; Ben Moskowitz; Mark Merriman; Adam Macy; Sean Jefferson