DLA Piper LLP (US)

The Los Angeles entertainment, media and sports group at DLA Piper LLP (US) includes a dedicated entertainment finance practice which advises upcoming and established media and entertainment clients in domestic and cross-border transactions. The team is well-versed in the music industry, advising on music rights finance including music rights securitization and financing. Other than M&As and financings, the team also assists with monetization initiatives, content development, production and distribution. Clientele of the firm include Hollywood and international studios, digital content services, music rights acquisition platforms, production companies, financiers and other key industry players. Tom Ara leads the wider entertainment, media and sports group and represents banks, private equity funds, investors and borrowers on media transactions. David Markman chairs the entertainment transactions practice and acts as counsel to media clients in project acquisitions, financing and sales. Robert Sherman is the go-to for cross-border financing and transactions within the media and entertainment space and leads the entertainment finance group. Katherine Imp is noted for her transactional work for media companies and brands,